Satellite thermal data show that North Korea’s 5MWe reactor at the Yongbyon nuclear complex is registering surface temperatures far colder than its surroundings, even while the facility remains in operation — an anomaly that may reflect a deliberate effort to defeat infrared monitoring. The unusual thermal pattern has persisted since North Korea completed an exterior renovation of the reactor…
February 13, 2026 at 04:40AM
by DailyNK(North Korean Media)