South Korea: North Korea's Nuclear Threat Very Dangerous

A DigitalGlobe satellite image shows a nuclear facility in Yongbyon, North Korea September 29, 2004. REUTERS/Stringer

North Korea Nuclear Threat Is "Alarming," Says South -- Reuters

SEOUL (Reuters) - Mercurial North Korea's nuclear threat has reached an "alarming level" and it is now trying to miniaturise weapons to improve their mobility and impact, a South Korean government official said.

A U.S. think-tank has also said satellite images taken last week showed that construction or excavation activity was taking place at the North's main Yongbyon nuclear complex.

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More News On South Korea's Concerns Over North Korea's Nuclear Program

South Korea: NKorea's nuclear threat 'dangerous' -- AP
Seoul warns of nuclear 'havoc' -- The Australian
S. Korea closely watches activity at Yongbyon nuclear site: official -- Xinhuanet
Factbox: A look at North Korea's nuclear arms programme -- Reuters

My Comment: Since the sinking of the South Korean naval ship Cheonan by a suspected North Korean sub early this year, relations and tensions have entered a new phases between the two countries. The reactivation and increased activity at North Korea's nuclear facility at Yongbyon is only helping to fuel these worries to a higher level.