Commercial satellite imagery of the Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center from May 6 indicates activity around the Radiochemical Laboratory’s Thermal Plant that could be early signs of a possible reprocessing campaign. However, it remains unclear if that is the case since there is no sign of the specialized railcars that are usually associated with this process. Additionally, work related to the secondary cooling system of the 5 MWe Reactor continues, and the engineering office building at the Experimental Light Water Reactor (ELWR) nears completion.
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