South Korea: North Korea may have received a nuclear reactor from Russia
Kyiv • UNN
South Korea has received intelligence about the possible acquisition of a nuclear reactor by North Korea from Russia, which could have significant implications for global security. The reactor modules were likely taken from decommissioned Russian submarines.
South Korea has received intelligence indicating that Pyongyang may have obtained a nuclear reactor from Moscow. This was reported by Korea Joong Ang Daily, according to UNN.
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It is noted that if this information is confirmed, it will have significant consequences for relations between Seoul and the Kremlin, as well as for global security.
According to the publication, the modules include a reactor, a turbine, and a cooling system — the main components of a nuclear propulsion unit. This increases the likelihood that North Korea received an entire propulsion system, including a functioning reactor. The modules were not newly manufactured but taken from decommissioned Russian submarines.
Since last year, North Korea has been persistently requesting nuclear submarine technology and modern fighter jets from Russia. Russia was initially reluctant but seems to have agreed to provide them this year.
It is indicated that North Korea considers the construction of nuclear submarines a national priority, given the possession of strategic nuclear submarines capable of striking the United States, as the culmination of its nuclear efforts.
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Recently, Pyongyang stated that possessing nuclear weapons is a forced step to protect against the American threat. The DPRK considers its status as a nuclear state enshrined in the constitution and irreversible.