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North Korean government behind assassination of Kim Jong-nam: South Korea

South Korea`s spy agency said on Monday that the North Korean government was behind the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, adding that those involved worked for the country`s foreign ministry and spy body.

Feb 27, 2017, 14:53 PM IST

North Korea says it has resumed plutonium production

North Korea said it has resumed plutonium production by reprocessing spent fuel rods and that it has no plans to stop nuclear tests as long as perceived U.S. threats remain, Japan`s Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday.

Aug 17, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Fresh activity seen at North Korea nuclear site: US think tank

The prospect of North Korea acquiring more plutonium will be looked on with concern by the UN Security Council, including Pyongyang's major ally, China. 

Apr 15, 2016, 23:21 PM IST

North Korea has restarted plutonium reactor: US intelligence chief

North Korea has expanded a uranium enrichment facility and restarted a plutonium reactor that could start recovering spent fuel in weeks or months, the US intelligence chief said on Tuesday in delivering the annual assessment by intelligence agencies of the top dangers facing the country.

Feb 09, 2016, 22:22 PM IST