N. Korea says plutonium weaponized

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Published Nov 04 2009 by Philadelphia Inquirer

N. Korea says plutonium weaponized

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea said yesterday that it had successfully weaponized more plutonium for atomic bombs, a day after warning Washington to agree quickly to direct talks or face the prospect of a growing North Korean nuclear arsenal.

The announcement underlined Pyongyang's impatience...

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