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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

South Korea closely tracking radioactivity after North Korea reportedly dumps nuclear waste into rivers

South Korea is closely monitoring radiation levels in the Yellow Sea following reports that North Korea has begun discharging uranium waste into rivers that flow south, though officials say no abnormal changes have been detected so far.

South Korea’s unification ministry said on Tuesday that the government is tracking nuclear-related activity in North Korea, including operations at the Pyongsan plant in North Hwanghae province, in coordination with other relevant agencies.

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