North Korea relocates fuel rods amid nuclear dispute
North Korea moved 2 000 fresh fuel rods to its main reactor and expelled U N inspectors. The action follows removal of seals and camera disruptions at the reprocessing plant a key step toward plutonium production for weapons.
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North Korea Expels Inspectors and Plans Plutonium Lab
North Korea ordered U.N. nuclear inspectors to leave and said it would restart a Yongbyon laboratory to extract plutonium for bombs. The IAEA said inspectors stay on standby, while the White House condemned the move and suggested regional talks may occur with no direct talks with Pyongyang.
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Bush sets low key path on North Korea crisis
The Bush administration pursues a quiet approach as North Korea speeds toward resuming plutonium reprocessing and rebuilding a reactor fuel cycle. Officials say the United States weighs diplomacy over threats, contrasting its stance with Iraq amid economic and strategic pressures.
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