North Korea's Details Its Expanded Nuclear Program

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (L) walks in front of his youngest son Kim Jong-un (R) as they watch a parade to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang October 10, 2010. REUTERS/Kyodo

North Korea Claims "Thousands" Of Nuclear Centrifuges -- BBC

North Korea says it has thousands of centrifuges operating at a previously undetected uranium enrichment facility it revealed earlier this month.

The North Koreans say the plant is for civil nuclear power. It's not clear whether the centrifuges could be used to produce material for weapons.

A US scientist has seen the facility, but could not confirm it was working.

The claim comes as tensions remain high, after the North shelled a South Korean island a week ago.

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More News On North Korea's Nuclear Program

North Korea details expanded nuclear programme -- Reuters
N Korea has 'thousands of centrifuges' -- Sydney Morning Herald/AFP
North Korea says its uranium enrichment is progressing -- Jerusalem Post
N.Korea says its uranium enrichment is progressing -- The Hindu/AP
FACTBOX-North Korea spells out uranium enrichment programme -- Reuters

My Comment: North Korea is not even hiding their nuclear program .... in fact .... they are boasting about it.