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Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico
DIPLOMACY

Slovakia’s PM Fico will discuss nuclear plans in South Korea

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Friday that he will engage in discussions regarding the construction of a new nuclear power unit during his upcoming visit to South Korea, as the government explores potential bidders. The country aims to establish a new nuclear power unit with a capacity of up to 1,200 megawatts (MW) at the Jaslovske Bohunice facility. The ministries of economy and … Continue reading Slovakia’s PM Fico will discuss nuclear plans in South Korea

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours facilities during a visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and the production base of weapon grade nuclear materials.
DISPUTES

North Korea may be able to produce a double-digit number of nuclear weapons, MP says

A South Korean lawmaker stated on Thursday that North Korea possesses sufficient plutonium and uranium to manufacture at least a double-digit quantity of nuclear weapons, according to information from the country’s intelligence agency. The agency also anticipates the possibility of North Korea conducting a seventh nuclear test following the U.S. presidential election on November 5, as noted by Lee Seong-kweun, a member of the parliamentary … Continue reading North Korea may be able to produce a double-digit number of nuclear weapons, MP says

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un
DEFENCE

North Korean leader’s sister strongly criticized the presence of US nuclear submarine in a South Korean port

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, condemned the docking of a U.S. nuclear submarine at the South Korean port of Busan, as reported by state media KCNA on Tuesday. She characterized this event as evidence of U.S. intentions to “deploy its nuclear strategic assets, demonstrate its power, and escalate threats,” according to KCNA. The USS Vermont arrived at … Continue reading North Korean leader’s sister strongly criticized the presence of US nuclear submarine in a South Korean port

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DIPLOMACY

South Korea’s Yoon optimistic for completion of nuclear deal with Czech Republic

South Korea is optimistic about overcoming challenges related to its multi-billion dollar nuclear plant project in the Czech Republic, despite objections from EDF and Westinghouse, as stated by President Yoon Suk Yeol in an interview with Reuters. In a written response prior to his visit to the Czech Republic from September 19-22, Yoon emphasized that part of his trip’s purpose is to ensure the seamless … Continue reading South Korea’s Yoon optimistic for completion of nuclear deal with Czech Republic

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DEFENCE

Security concerns, South Korea removed Chinese-made surveillance cameras installed on military bases

South Korea’s military has recently taken action to remove approximately 1,300 surveillance cameras manufactured in China from its bases due to concerns over potential security threats, as reported by Yonhap news agency on Friday, citing an unnamed military official. These cameras were intended to connect to a specific server located in China; however, there has been no evidence of data breaches, according to Yonhap. The … Continue reading Security concerns, South Korea removed Chinese-made surveillance cameras installed on military bases

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours facilities during a visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and the production base of weapon grade nuclear materials.
DISPUTES

North Korea has released photos of its uranium enrichment center for the first time

For the first time, North Korea displayed images of the centrifuges utilized for producing fuel for its nuclear weapons on Friday, during a visit by leader Kim Jong Un to a uranium enrichment facility. He emphasized the need for increased production of weapons-grade material to enhance the country’s arsenal. The state media’s coverage of Kim’s visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and a facility dedicated … Continue reading North Korea has released photos of its uranium enrichment center for the first time

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