ISIS, the Institute for Science and International Security published a report regarding new construction at the site of Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center in North Pyongan, North Korea. The site is notable for producing weapons grade fissile material for nuclear bombs, and under the agreement of the now stalled Six Party Talks, where the nuclear cooling tower was famously demolished in June of 2008. Recent satellite imagery reveals large scale excavation at the site, as well as two new buildings, though it is too early to say what the DPRK is constructing at the site. Recent threats to resume and even ramp up production of nuclear weaponry lead some to speculate that the North has backpedaled on it’s 6PT committments and is working hard to weaponize itself with nuclear arms.
Source: ISIS
