WASHINGTON, April 2- The US academic agency cites satellite images as North Korea's main nuclear sites are increasingly active. Ever since North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered an increase in the production of weapons-grade nuclear materials,

The website 38 North (38 North) in the United States that analyzes North Korea reveals that Satellite images from March 3-17 indicate that The aerated water reactor at Yongbyon is nearing completion and has entered a running state. because it was found that a new building was being built Water was detected from the reactor's cooling system. Satellite images also indicate that One 5 MW reactor at Yongbyon is still in operation. And construction began around the uranium enrichment plant. expected to increase production capacity These activities mirror a recent order by the North Korean leader to increase production of nuclear material to expand its nuclear arsenal earlier this week.

North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published an editorial today. Blame the ongoing South Korean and US military exercises. and warned that it was clear that North Korea would use nuclear weapons. If war deterrence doesn't work on those who are aggressive and not afraid of nuclear weapons.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency