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North Korea unveils nuclear weapons fuel production plant

Kim Jong Un called for North Korea's capacity to produce weapons-grade uranium to grow at an "exponential rate." North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” State media said the plant uses advanced technology, while photos suggested it may be a uranium enrichment facility.
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  • Kim Jong Un called for North Korea's capacity to produce weapons-grade uranium to grow at an "exponential rate." S1
  • North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” State media said the plant uses advanced technology, while photos su... S2
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