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A shutdown in North Korea’s nuclear reactors?

North Korea May Have Shut Down Nuclear Reactors: Think Tank MOSCOW, October 5 (RIA Novosti) – North Korea may have partially or completely stopped the operation of its nuclear facility in Yongbyon, satellite pictures analyzed by a US think-tank appear to show, Reuters reported.

The Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security noted the absence of signs of steam discharges and cooling water outflows in satellite photos taken in September. It says that this has led it to conclude that “it is possible that the reactor is partially or completely shut down,” the source noted.

The institute has not ruled out that the shutdown may be related to refueling or repairs…….http://en.ria.ru/world/20141005/193687150/North-Korea-May-Have-Shut-Down-Nuclear-Reactors-Think-Tank.html

October 6, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general