Atomic ambivalence

Article Abstract:

North Korea has become persistent in its efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with the US. The enthusiasm and eagerness shown by North Korea can be seen in its willingness to allow international inspection of its nuclear facilities. This willingness has split US analysts with one group believing that North Korea has decided to give up on efforts to produce a nuclear bomb, while another group insisting that the North Koreans have not given up their quest for nuclear capability. Negotiations for reestablishing diplomatic ties between the US and North Korea and South Korea's efforts to set up economic relations with North Korea have increased the urgency of the nuclear issue.

South Korea, South Korean foreign relations, Nuclear facilities, Korea, South, Korea, North

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Poor and desperate

Article Abstract:

Recent developments point to possible political chaos and economic decline in North Korea that may impinge on the country's foreign relations. These developments include the threat to withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the successful test of a long-range missile, food shortages, falling industrial production and the rumored execution of officers for plotting against Pres Kim Il Sung and his son and chosen successor, Kim Jong Il. The US will not press for sanctions unless North Korea continues to bar international inspection of its nuclear facilities.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION--CROPS, Political activity, Cover Story, Kim Il Sung

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Bomb cradle: North Korea manoeuvres to protect nuclear site

Article Abstract:

North Korea refuses to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) replace the batteries and film in surveillance cameras at the nation's nuclear facilities. North Korea is thus ignoring an earlier promise to provide the IAEA with the access it needs to verify that the country is not producing plutonium for nuclear weapons. North Korea, which may face sanctions if it does not relent by Oct 31, 1993, prefers to negotiate with the US.

Nuclear weapons, International Atomic Energy Agency

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