May 18, 2024
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N. Korea likely has additional nuclear facilities: U.S. state department

Report short on details, cites North's own stated objectives of nuclear deterrence

The U.S. State Department believes North Korea is likely to possess additional nuclear facilities beyond those already known at the Yongbyon complex, a report published on June 5 says.

The 2015 Report on Adherence to and Compliance With Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments contains the comments and was presented to the U.S. Congress last week.

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