Nuclear Issues: North Korea resumes reprocessing of spent fuel rods to produce arms-grade plutonium

North Korea says it has resumed reprocessing of spent fuel rods to produce arms-grade plutonium.

The North's official Korean Central News Agency said Saturday the move will bolster nuclear deterrence for self-defense and cope with increasing military threats from hostile forces.

The announcement came a day after the United Nations imposed sanctions on three North Korean companies for aiding Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programs.

Agencies

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