N. Korea says test of nuke was successful

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea said Monday it has performed its first-ever nuclear weapons test. The country's official Korean Central News Agency said the test was performed successfully, and there was no radioactive leakage from the site.\n"The nuclear test is a historic event that brought happiness to our military and people," KCNA said.\nSouth Korea's Yonhap news agency said the test was conducted 9:36 p.m. EDT Sunday in Hwaderi near Kilju city, citing defense officials.