North Korea and the U.S. in "heated" talks
According to The Korea Times North Korea's demand for a light-water reactor is a "nonstarter." The quote is attributed to Christopher Hill, top U.S. envoy to the six-party talks in Beijing this week on Pyongyang’s nuclear programs.
NHK says Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda has commented that providing a light-water reactor is a matter of international controversy as it means allowing the North to enrich uranium, which could lead to the manufacture of nuclear bombs. Mr Hosoda said North Korea's argument that it should be exempt from strict inspections because its use of nuclear material is for peaceful purposes is unacceptable, and that nations that make such claims should not be allowed even peaceful usage of nuclear material.
Japan's major news agency Kyodo adds that Japan indicated there is room for discussion on the issue of future North Korean civilian nuclear activity: "Basically, the premise is that (North Korea) abandons all nuclear programs and regains trust, and the important thing is that a commitment toward this is presented," chief Japanese delegate Kenichiro Sasae told reporters Thursday morning.
China Daily reports that the Republic of Korea (ROK)'s chief delegate Song Min-Soon told reporters that the DPRK could have the right to peaceful use of nuclear power after completing dismantlement of their nuclear weapons and nuclear programmes.
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NHK says Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda has commented that providing a light-water reactor is a matter of international controversy as it means allowing the North to enrich uranium, which could lead to the manufacture of nuclear bombs. Mr Hosoda said North Korea's argument that it should be exempt from strict inspections because its use of nuclear material is for peaceful purposes is unacceptable, and that nations that make such claims should not be allowed even peaceful usage of nuclear material.
Japan's major news agency Kyodo adds that Japan indicated there is room for discussion on the issue of future North Korean civilian nuclear activity: "Basically, the premise is that (North Korea) abandons all nuclear programs and regains trust, and the important thing is that a commitment toward this is presented," chief Japanese delegate Kenichiro Sasae told reporters Thursday morning.
China Daily reports that the Republic of Korea (ROK)'s chief delegate Song Min-Soon told reporters that the DPRK could have the right to peaceful use of nuclear power after completing dismantlement of their nuclear weapons and nuclear programmes.
Who is truly wishing for peace & love, these days...!!
Nuclear talks previous
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