Unification Minister: N. Korea’s Nuclear Power Has Grown 100,000-Fold since 1992
[Politics] : Unification Minister Chung Dong-young says North Korea’s nuclear capabilities are 100-thousand times greater than they were three decades ago, stressing that long-standing diplomatic strategies demanding complete denuclearization are no longer realistic. Chung made the remarks Tuesday in an opening ... [more...]
North Korea's nuclear capabilities have grown an astounding 100,000 times over the past 30 years, according to Unification Minister Chung Dong-young. The minister made this alarming revelation at a forum, warning that pursuing complete denuclearization of North Korea is no longer a viable strategy.
Chung emphasized that North Korea's nuclear status appears to be irreversible, and the country continues to advance its nuclear programs. Despite the ongoing development, North Korea has ruled out any negotiations regarding denuclearization.
Chung cited a comparison between the 90 grams of plutonium reported to the International Atomic Energy Agency in 1992 and the current 57 nuclear weapons, as acknowledged by U.S. President Donald Trump. This stark increase in nuclear power serves as a chilling reminder of the ongoing threat posed by North Korea's relentless pursuit of its nuclear ambitions.
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