DPRK's Korean Central News Agency said in a report Saturday morning that it "will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles" effective immediately.

"DPRK will [also] shut down a nuclear test site in the country's northern side to prove the vow to suspend nuclear tests," KCNA reported.

China welcomed the decision made by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to suspend nuclear tests and intercontinental ballistic missile tests.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang made the remarks on Saturday in a statement.