Increased activity was noticed at the main nuclear facility of the DPRK. Agency reports Reuters Citing data from the Washington think tank.
According to the agency, increasing activity is being observed in Yongbyon, which could indicate that the Experimental Light Water Reactor (ELWR) has completed construction and is in service.
Satellite images show that the 5 MW reactor continues to operate with an ancillary building under construction around it. Water discharges were also recorded, which could indicate that the plant’s cooling systems were inspected.
Formerly in North Korea declarationThose who do not make empty statements about their nuclear potential can only respond to the provocations of Pyongyang, Washington and Seoul. The DPRK added that they will respond directly to military provocations.