‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report



News ‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report North Korea’s new nuclear activity comes after repeated threats to expand preemptive strike capabilities Chaewon Chung August 30, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The White House \| White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a daily press briefing on Aug. 31, 2021 The White House stressed the “urgent need” for dialogue and diplomacy with North Korea on Monday following news that the North had restarted activity at its primary nuclear reactor for the first time in three years. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a report last week explaining that signs indicate North Korea appears to have restarted its plutonium-producing reprocessing reactor at Yongbyon, describing the observation as “deeply troubling.” The White House stressed the “urgent need” for dialogue and diplomacy with North Korea on Monday following news that the North had restarted activity at its primary nuclear reactor for the first time in three years. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a report last week explaining that signs indicate North Korea appears to have restarted its plutonium-producing reprocessing reactor at Yongbyon, describing the observation as “deeply troubling.” Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report

North Korea’s new nuclear activity comes after repeated threats to expand preemptive strike capabilities

Chaewon Chung August 30, 2021

‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report

The White House | White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a daily press briefing on Aug. 31, 2021

The White House stressed the “urgent need” for dialogue and diplomacy with North Korea on Monday following news that the North had restarted activity at its primary nuclear reactor for the first time in three years.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a report last week explaining that signs indicate North Korea appears to have restarted its plutonium-producing reprocessing reactor at Yongbyon, describing the observation as “deeply troubling.”

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