North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, has issued a nuclear warning, threatening nuclear retaliation if the country faces nuclear provocation. This follows North Korea's latest ballistic missile test, which demonstrated its military capabilities. Concurrently, the United States, South Korea, and Japan have intensified their joint air exercises. Additionally, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and independent experts have reported that a new reactor at North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex appears to be operational. The IAEA also noted that a second reactor is using fuel. The 'Experimental Light Water Reactor' could allow North Korea to add 10 kg, 20 kg, or even more plutonium a year to its nuclear weapons arsenal. Russia has expressed concern over the joint military exercises by Japan, the United States, and Australia near Hokkaido, labeling them a 'potential military threat.'
The AP news agency quoted the International Atomic Energy Agency and other experts as saying North Korea recently began operating a light water reactor at its main nuclear facility, which could indicate an attempt to develop another type of nuclear weapon. It comes after Kim… https://t.co/oFgnXEZwKB
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Nuclear War Imminent? North Korea's Kim Jong Un Warns Of "Nuclear Attack" If Enemy "Provokes" With Nukes https://t.co/H4OB5owfZq
North Korea’s reported use of a nuclear complex reactor might be an attempt to make bomb fuels https://t.co/Jocg8M3N4b
North Korea appears to be operating a more powerful reactor for producing plutonium at its main nuclear site for the first time, the United Nations atomic agency said https://t.co/3ObToxkRPo https://t.co/3ObToxkRPo
A new reactor at #NorthKorea’s Yongbyon nuclear complex appears to be operating for the first time, the UN nuclear watchdog and independent experts say, which would mean an additional potential source of plutonium for #nuclear weapons. https://t.co/ufYE6oNzpu
A new reactor in North Korea’s main nuclear complex appears to have gone into operation, providing the country with a potential source of additional plutonium for its growing nuclear arsenal, according to the UN nuclear watchdog. https://t.co/oXPEgjA4Tp
🚨 New North Korean nuclear reactor appears to be operational: IAEA https://t.co/FslhUcAFJ6
A new reactor at North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex appears to be operating for the first time, the UN nuclear watchdog and independent experts said, which would mean an additional potential source of plutonium for nuclear weapons https://t.co/INqcfcvmMz
Second NK nuclear reactor appears to be using fuel, IAEA says https://t.co/VK9RbOetWS
Second North Korean nuclear reactor appears to be using fuel, IAEA says https://t.co/OFpmT4lUEc https://t.co/ItaK3HJlID
North Korea's Kim Jong Un again threatens nuclear strike as he lauds troops for long-range missile launch. https://t.co/DqgdIaBSfq Click the image to read more:
#Russia’s foreign ministry says it regards joint military exercises by Japan, the United States and Australia near the island of Hokkaido as a “potential military threat.” https://t.co/rvQ7BBHWjM
So, @DaveSchmerler and I think North Korea's "Experimental Light Water Reactor" is probably now operating, which could allow North Korea to add 10 kg, 20 kg or even more plutonium a year for North Korea's nuclear weapons (depending on the scenario). https://t.co/QHPEh0eg9I
Kim Jong Un warns he is prepared to nuke the US if he is 'provoked' https://t.co/U8ukbnt6fU
🇰🇵KIM JONG UN'S NUCLEAR WARNING Kim threatened nuclear retaliation if faced with nuclear provocation. His stark warning follows North Korea's latest ballistic missile test, showcasing their military capabilities. Amidst this, the U.S., South Korea, and Japan ramp up joint air… https://t.co/cnJHj7nsp2 https://t.co/qIZY9BSIK0