July 18, 2012

North Korea reactor work accelerates during spring 2012

CISAC Affiliate and satellite imagery expert Allison Puccioni provided CNN with new evidence that North Korea accelerated construction on its nuclear energy program during the spring of 2012. She highlights important developments, such as the construction of a crane that will facilitate a protective dome over the nuclear reactor. Pyongyang claims that the reactor will be to meet domestic energy needs.

• » CNN: Satellite imagery shows ramped-up work at North Korea reactor