Atomic Energy Institute

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

North Korea says improving nuclear weapons in "quality and quantity"

North Korea said on Tuesday its main nuclear complex, which has been the source of fissile material used in the country`s atomic weapons programme, was in full operation and said it was working to improve its nuclear weapons "in quality and quantity."

Sep 15, 2015, 12:24 PM IST