Estimation On Reprocessing Flow In Yong-byon, North Korea

Year
2020
Author(s)
Jae Kwang Kim - KINAC, Korea Institute of Nonproliferation and Control
Seung-Ho Jeong - KINAC, Korea Institute of Nonproliferation and Control
Jin-Ho Park - NUDICOM
Abstract

The North Korea has been considered operating YounByon reprocessing facilities for producing weapon-usable Pu. The production of Pu is a key factor to assess the nuclear program. In order to evaluate the production of Pu, we estimates the reprocessing flow and the annual capacity of it by analyzing the PUREX reprocess facilities in other countries.