Annan Concerns over DPRK's Decision to Reactivate Nuclear Facilities

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Annan Concerns over DPRK's Decision to Reactivate Nuclear Facilities

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UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday voiced concern about the sudden decision by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to reactivate a mothballed nuclear reactor suspected of developing weapons-grade plutonium in the 1990s.

In a statement, Annan urged Pyongyang to comply with its safeguards agreement, cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and eschew "any unilateral act" that might complicate the agency's ability to carry out its responsibilities.

"The Secretary-General calls upon all concerned to cooperate to resolve the complex situation through peaceful means and strongly urges the continuation of international efforts to reach a positive outcome of the situation, consistent with international norms," the statement said.

With a bitter winter ahead, Pyongyang said Thursday that it would revive the reactor because it needs energy sources after the United States suspended badly needed oil shipments last month.

The shipments were part of the 1994 Agreed Framework with the United States under which the potential nuclear power suspended work on its plutonium-based program in exchange for the construction of two light-water reactors for civilian purposes.

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