Thursday, May 17, 2012

North Korea Resumes Work On It's Nuclear Reactor

This April 30, 2012 satellite image provided by GeoEye shows the area around the Yongbyon nuclear facility in Yongbyon, North Korea. The U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies said Wednesday May 16, 2012 new satellite imagery shows that North Korea has resumed building work on a reactor after months of inactivity at the site. GeoEye/Associated Press

North Korea Resumes Work On Nuclear Reactor: Report -- Reuters

(Reuters) - North Korea has resumed construction work on an experimental light water reactor (ELWR) in a move that could extend its capacity to produce more material for nuclear weapons, website 38North reported on Thursday.

Based on April 30 satellite images, work halted in December at the reactor had now re-started, said the website (38north.org), run by the U.S.-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University and former U.S. State Department official Joel Wit.

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More News On North Korea Resuming Work On It's Nuclear Reactor

Satellite Imagery Shows Progress In North Korea Nuclear Reactor Construction -- Washington Post
N.Korea moving ahead on reactor: pictures -- AFP
North Korea resumes building of light water reactor -- Jerusalem Post
"N. Korea Resumes Work on Light-Water Reactor -- Arirang News

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