Should We Worry About a North Korean Chernobyl?
Chronic power shortages are one of North Korea’s major vulnerabilities. The country is extremely reliant on hydropower stations which, according…
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North Korean Nuclear Reactor Safety: The Threat No One is Talking About
The ability of North Korea to safely operate its nuclear reactors, according to many experts, is increasingly being called into…
Nuclear Safety Problems at North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Facility?
Summary Recent commercial satellite imagery indicates that North Korea may have experienced problems ensuring an adequate water supply essential for…
“Safety First—Not One Accident Can Occur”: Nuclear Safety and North Korea’s Quest to Build a Light Water Reactor
In 2010, when the first Americans were allowed to visit North Korea’s new experimental light water reactor (ELWR), among the…