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N. Korea reveals nuclear fuel plant, Kim vows military leap

N. Korea reveals nuclear fuel plant, Kim vows military leap

Matichon•International•3d ago

Reader Briefing

North Korea has opened a new facility dedicated to producing nuclear fuel and enhancing its weapons program, with leader Kim Jong Un emphasizing a significant advancement in the nation's nuclear capabilities.

  • •North Korea has revealed a new plant aimed at producing fuel for nuclear weapons.
  • •Leader Kim Jong Un declared a commitment to significantly enhance the country's nuclear forces.
  • •This development follows previous disclosures of uranium enrichment facilities.

Overview

  • •On June 4, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported the opening of a new plant.
  • •On Wednesday (June 3), Kim Jong Un visited a new plant dedicated to producing nuclear fuel.
  • •Kim Jong Un stated that ambitious plans are being prioritized to boost nuclear forces by leaps and bounds.
  • •Kim Jong Un cited increased urgency to enhance nuclear deterrence due to confrontation with 'savage enemies,' referring to the US and South Korea.
  • •Kim Jong Un affirmed that operating as a nuclear-armed state is an 'unchanged' stance for North Korea.
  • •North Korea claims its nuclear material production capability has more than doubled compared to five years ago.
  • •This is North Korea's third public disclosure of a uranium enrichment site.
  • •South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff assess the new plant is likely for uranium enrichment and is coordinating with the US.

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Key Quotes

Kim Jong Un
"He and senior officials have confirmed the priority of implementing ambitious future plans to boost the nation's nuclear forces by leaps and bounds."
เขาและเจ้าหน้าที่ระดับสูงได้ยืนยันลำดับความสำคัญของการดำเนินแผนงานในอนาคตอันทะเยอทะยานเพื่อเสริมสร้างกองกำลังนิวเคลียร์ของประเทศแบบก้าวกระโดด
Kim Jong Un
"The urgency to enhance North Korea's nuclear deterrence capabilities, both in quality and quantity, has increased."
ความเร่งด่วนในการเสริมสร้างศักยภาพด้านการยับยั้งด้วยอาวุธนิวเคลียร์ทั้งในด้านคุณภาพและปริมาณของเกาหลีเหนือมีเพิ่มมากขึ้น
Kim Jong Un
"Operating as a nuclear-armed state is an 'unchanged' stance of North Korea."
การปฏิบัติในสถานะรัฐที่มีอาวุธนิวเคลียร์ เป็นจุดยืนที่ “ไม่เปลี่ยนแปลง” ของเกาหลีเหนือ

Key Entities

Place

North Korea(เกาหลีเหนือ)ℹ️
The nation that unveiled a new nuclear fuel production plant and aims to enhance its nuclear arsenal.
United States(สหรัฐ)ℹ️
Referred to by North Korea's leader as one of the 'savage enemies' prompting increased nuclear deterrence.
South Korea(เกาหลีใต้)ℹ️
Assessing North Korea's new nuclear facility and coordinating with the US to monitor its nuclear activities.
Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center(ศูนย์วิจัยวิทยาศาสตร์นิวเคลียร์ยองบยอน)ℹ️
A research center in North Korea where an American delegation visited a facility in 2010.

Person

Kim Jong Un(คิม จองอึน)ℹ️
The leader of North Korea who visited a new nuclear fuel plant and announced plans for rapid military advancement.

Organization

Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)(สำนักข่าวกลางเกาหลี(เคซีเอ็นเอ))ℹ️
The official state news agency of North Korea, reporting on the unveiling of the new nuclear facility.