DPRK to cease cooperation with IAEA

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-15-2009 14:19

The UN's nuclear watchdog says the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has announced that it will cease all cooperation with the agency.

The United States is strongly criticizing the DPRK's action, saying it hopes to discuss the matter with the DPRK.

The UN's nuclear watchdog says the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has announced that it will cease all cooperation with the agency. (CCTV.com)

The International Atomic Energy Agency says the DPRK informed IAEA inspectors at the Yongbyon nuclear facility to leave the country on Tuesday.

The DPRK is also insisting that the IAEA dismantle all monitoring facilities. The DPRK has added that it will restart all plants making bomb-grade plutonium.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States views Pyongyang's move as an unnecessary response to the UN Security Council's recent joint statement of legitimate concern.

She also says the US hopes to discuss the issue not only with its allies but also with the DPRK.