On Oct. 9, North Korea conducted its first nuclear test. During this test the Chinese Communist regime was holding the sixth plenary session of the 16th Party Committee. The news of the nuclear test shocked the communist leaders. North Korea says it needs a nuclear arsenal to deter U.S. aggression. When Washington got word of that they stated that they had no interest in aggression towards North Korea. North Korea doesn't believe that and says they will continue the nuclear tests if the US continues it hostile attitude towards the communist regime.