Quick access to main page (top) Direct access to main contents Quick access to main page (bottom)

U.S. Concerned About North Korea’s Operation of Light-water Reactor

Eugene Park Views  

On the 23rd (local time), the U.S. government expressed profound concerns about safety in response to North Korea’s apparent nuclear test operation of its Yongbyon light-water reactor.

The U.S. State Department issued this statement following an inquiry from South Korean media regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) announcement of North Korea’s test operation at the Yongbyon light-water reactor. The response was officially attributed to the U.S. representative office in Vienna, Austria.

In a recent statement, the State Department highlighted the significant risks North Korea faces domestically and in the wider nuclear industry due to the lack of oversight and support from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Additionally, the Department underscored the severe threat posed by North Korea’s unlawful nuclear and ballistic missile programs to international peace and security.

On the 21st, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reported observing signs of a test operation, like warm water flow, near the experimental light-water reactor (LWR) at North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear facility. Director General Grossi had previously reported similar indications in November. This development raises concerns about North Korea potentially gaining additional methods for producing nuclear weapon materials.

By. Hyunji Kwon

Eugene Park
content@www.kangnamtimes.com

Comments0

300

Comments0

[KOREA] Latest Stories

  • MrBeast Effect: How His Surprise Cameo Shakes Up YouTube
  • Rob Schneider's Stand-Up Scandal: Actor's Racially Insensitive Remarks Shock Politicians
  • FIFTY FIFTY: Second Phase and Comeback in the Works
  • Seoul City Threatens to Cut Power to Controversial Adult Video Festival
  • 'City Fisherman' Season 5 Wraps Up with Thrilling Final Showdown
  • Genesis Magma Division Sets New Standards in Performance

Weekly Best Articles

  • Is the Toyota Rumion the Best Value Minivan You Can Buy? Here’s Why It Might Be
  • Lexus Reveals Sporty New ES Facelift with Aggressive Design Changes
  • 2026 Toyota RAV4: Bigger, Bolder, and Hybrid-Only—Is It the Future of SUVs?
  • Byeon Woo Seok’s Hot Streak Continues—Wins Hot Character Award for the Sixth Consecutive Month
  • Jung Hae In Gets Personal: Family First and Thoughts on Marriage Revealed
  • Min Hee Jin Faces $3.6 Million Lawsuit Over ‘False Claims’ About NewJeans Management
  • NewJeans Makes Waves in Japan: ‘Supernatural’ Nominated for the Prestigious Japan Record Award
  • Bruno Mars and Rosé Set to Steal the Show at 2024 MAMA Awards with ‘APT.’ Performance
  • How Honda’s Edix MPV Turns a Compact Design into a Spacious 6-Seater – You’ll Be Shocked
  • Is Elon Musk’s Trump Support Killing Tesla’s Brand? Truth Behind the Sticker Backlash
  • Is China’s Xiaomi SU7 a Road Warrior or a Circuit Breaker? Shocking Track Failures Revealed
  • Lee So Ra Reacts to Unexpected Exit from ‘Supermarket Sora’ Show

You May Also Like

  • 1
    NewJeans Makes Waves in Japan: 'Supernatural' Nominated for the Prestigious Japan Record Award

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 2
    Bruno Mars and Rosé Set to Steal the Show at 2024 MAMA Awards with ‘APT.’ Performance

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 3
    How Honda’s Edix MPV Turns a Compact Design into a Spacious 6-Seater – You’ll Be Shocked

    TECH 

  • 4
    Is Elon Musk’s Trump Support Killing Tesla's Brand? Truth Behind the Sticker Backlash

    TECH 

  • 5
    Is China's Xiaomi SU7 a Road Warrior or a Circuit Breaker? Shocking Track Failures Revealed

    TECH 

Popular Now

  • 1
    Lee So Ra Reacts to Unexpected Exit from ‘Supermarket Sora’ Show

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 2
    Lee Min Jung Gets Into the Holiday Spirit Despite Busy Filming Schedule

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 3
    Kim Junsu to Pursue Legal Action Against Malicious Rumors Following Extortion Incident

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 4
    Chae Soo Bin’s Surprising Hobby? Lying Down and Eating Cereal to Recharge

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 5
    BTS’s Jin Reveals How His Military Experience Influenced His Music Career

    ENTERTAINMENT 

Weekly Best Articles

  • Is the Toyota Rumion the Best Value Minivan You Can Buy? Here’s Why It Might Be
  • Lexus Reveals Sporty New ES Facelift with Aggressive Design Changes
  • 2026 Toyota RAV4: Bigger, Bolder, and Hybrid-Only—Is It the Future of SUVs?
  • Byeon Woo Seok’s Hot Streak Continues—Wins Hot Character Award for the Sixth Consecutive Month
  • Jung Hae In Gets Personal: Family First and Thoughts on Marriage Revealed
  • Min Hee Jin Faces $3.6 Million Lawsuit Over ‘False Claims’ About NewJeans Management
  • NewJeans Makes Waves in Japan: ‘Supernatural’ Nominated for the Prestigious Japan Record Award
  • Bruno Mars and Rosé Set to Steal the Show at 2024 MAMA Awards with ‘APT.’ Performance
  • How Honda’s Edix MPV Turns a Compact Design into a Spacious 6-Seater – You’ll Be Shocked
  • Is Elon Musk’s Trump Support Killing Tesla’s Brand? Truth Behind the Sticker Backlash
  • Is China’s Xiaomi SU7 a Road Warrior or a Circuit Breaker? Shocking Track Failures Revealed
  • Lee So Ra Reacts to Unexpected Exit from ‘Supermarket Sora’ Show

Must-Reads

  • 1
    NewJeans Makes Waves in Japan: 'Supernatural' Nominated for the Prestigious Japan Record Award

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 2
    Bruno Mars and Rosé Set to Steal the Show at 2024 MAMA Awards with ‘APT.’ Performance

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 3
    How Honda’s Edix MPV Turns a Compact Design into a Spacious 6-Seater – You’ll Be Shocked

    TECH 

  • 4
    Is Elon Musk’s Trump Support Killing Tesla's Brand? Truth Behind the Sticker Backlash

    TECH 

  • 5
    Is China's Xiaomi SU7 a Road Warrior or a Circuit Breaker? Shocking Track Failures Revealed

    TECH 

Popular Now

  • 1
    Lee So Ra Reacts to Unexpected Exit from ‘Supermarket Sora’ Show

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 2
    Lee Min Jung Gets Into the Holiday Spirit Despite Busy Filming Schedule

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 3
    Kim Junsu to Pursue Legal Action Against Malicious Rumors Following Extortion Incident

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 4
    Chae Soo Bin’s Surprising Hobby? Lying Down and Eating Cereal to Recharge

    ENTERTAINMENT 

  • 5
    BTS’s Jin Reveals How His Military Experience Influenced His Music Career

    ENTERTAINMENT 

Share it on...