The South Korean government admitted to the International Atomic Energy Agency days ago that its scientists secretly produced a small amount of near-weapons-grade uranium, raising suspicions that the country may have attempted a secret program to counter North Korea's nuclear arsenal. The revelation, disclosed by the United Nations' IAEA on Thursday, could greatly complicate the confrontation with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program.
snip. Details. It seems to me it would make discussions simpler, if not easier. |