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Thursday, August 23, 2012

North Korea Progresses on New Nuclear Reactor

North Korea Progresses on New Nuclear Reactor

Satellite images reportedly show significant progress on the construction of a new reactor that is believed to be a front for fuel production for nuclear weapons, news agencies cited analysts as saying on Thursday. The reactor under construction is an experimental light-water reactor, which could be used to boost North Korea’s nuclear stockpile at a time when Kim Jong-un is working to consolidate his power. According to the satellite imagery, Pyongyang has now placed a 69-foot dome on top of the reactor building, but a Jane’s expert…Read more...http://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/North-Korea-Progresses-on-New-Nuclear-Reactor.html

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