North Korea looks to 'bolster nuclear deterrance'
North Korea said it has begun to reprocess spent fuel rods from its nuclear power plant.
The move would allow the communist country to produce weapons-grade plutonium.
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SUBSCRIBENorth Korea said it has begun to reprocess spent fuel rods from its nuclear power plant.
The move would allow the communist country to produce weapons-grade plutonium.
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