October - The Bush Administration reveals that North Korea has admitted operating a secret nuclear weapons program in violation of the 1994 agreement. 2006July - After North Korea test fires long range missiles, the UN Security Council passes a resolution demanding that North Korea suspend the program. September 30 - At six-party talks in Beijing, North Korea signs an agreement stating it will begin disabling its nuclear weapons facilities. September 9 - North Korean state media reports that North Korea has passed a new law declaring itself a nuclear weapons state. October 10 - North Korea performs a series of seven practice drills, intended to demonstrate its readiness to fire tactical nuclear warheads at potential targets in South Korea.