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North Korea may be close to completing new nuclear reactor: report

  • April 2, 2023
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The 38 North Project, an American think tank run by the American-Korean Institute at Johns Hopkins University, reported that North Korea may complete construction of a new nuclear

The 38 North Project, an American think tank run by the American-Korean Institute at Johns Hopkins University, reported that North Korea may complete construction of a new nuclear reactor in the Yongbyon complex, in the center of the country.

According to the American group, employees were seen working in a nearby building to a light water experimental reactor, and a water release was detected, which coincided with tests of the cooling system for this type of reactor.

In addition, construction new facilities at the uranium enrichment plantwhich can be used to expand the country’s ability to enrich uranium.

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“Together, these two achievements seem to reflect a recent directive from Kim Jong-un (leader of North Korea) to increase the production of fissile materials for expand its arsenal of nuclear weapons.” explained “38 North” in a statement.

Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear bomb plant this week, where he reaffirmed his intention to expand North Korea’s nuclear capability, saying that they are willing to use them “anytime, anywhere”.

In addition, on March 24, he confirmed experimental launch of a “nuclear drone” into the Sea of ​​Japan, the purpose of which would be “to quietly penetrate the operational waters and create a large-scale radioactive tsunami.”

(Europe Press)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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