North Korea unveils nuclear weapons fuel production plant
Key takeaways
- Kim Jong Un called for North Korea's capacity to produce weapons-grade uranium to grow at an "exponential rate."
- The country's state-run news agency KCNA said the plant has "more sophisticated technology" but didn't provide further details.
- KCNA published images of what appeared to be a centrifuge hall, which indicates the facility is likely used to enrich weapons-grade uranium.
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Kim Jong Un called for North Korea's capacity to produce weapons-grade uranium to grow at an "exponential rate."
https://p.dw.com/p/5Ep0NNorth Korea has ramped up its nuclear weapons production significantly over the last several years Image: KCNA/KNS/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce weapons-grade uranium for nuclear bombs, as leader Kim Jong Un pledged to bolster the country's nuclear forces "at an exponential rate."
The country's state-run news agency KCNA said the plant has "more sophisticated technology" but didn't provide further details. It is unclear how long the plant has been operating or where it is located.