South Korea Yonhap news agency said multiple explosions were heard throughout the day, beginning at 11am (0300 GMT) until 4.17pm.

Punggye-ri nuclear test site completely dismantled, says state-run North Korean media

The destruction of the nuclear sites is taking place in Punggye-ri where North Korea has tested at least six nuclear weapons.

North Korea dismantling nuclear site: Report

Trump and Kim but the US president on Tuesday seemed to suggest the talks would be delayed indefinitely.

Foreign journalists arrive in North Korea ahead of nuclear site demolition

The assurance has also come in the wake of the North Korea's recent claim on the need of a nuclear weapon. Earlier, North Korea had argued its need of nuclear weapon in order to secure itself

Trump offers protection to North Korea in return for denuclearisation

Experts have warned of continued activity in Punggye-ri for weeks and fear North Korea may soon carry out its sixth nuclear test

New satellite images show North Korea ready for another nuclear test

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Punggye-ri nuclear test site completely dismantled, says state-run North Korean media

North Korea dismantling nuclear site: Report

Foreign journalists arrive in North Korea ahead of nuclear site demolition

Trump offers protection to North Korea in return for denuclearisation

New satellite images show North Korea ready for another nuclear test