DPRK to resume nuclear disablement

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Source: CCTV.com | 10-13-2008 13:38

There have been some encouraging signs on the development of denuclearization on the Korean peninsula.

The DPRK says it will resume disabling its main nuclear complex, following the US announcement that it has  removed Pyongyang from its list of state terrorism  sponsors.(CCTV.com)

The DPRK says it will resume disabling its main nuclear complex, following the US announcement that it has removed Pyongyang from its list of state terrorism sponsors.

The DPRK's gesture is raising hopes that the stalled six-party nuclear talks will be reactivated soon.

The US announced on Saturday that it was taking the DPRK off the list of state terrorism sponsors, as Pyongyang had accepted all of its nuclear inspection demands.

Hours after the announcement, the DPRK Foreign Ministry said it would restart disabling work at the Yongbyon nuclear complex and allow US and UN inspections at the site.

The weekend's developments have raised hopes that the staled six-party nuclear talks could quickly resume and also help improve US-DPRK ties.

But analysts have warned that more hurdles are likely to emerge. And they say there is still a long way to go before the complete dismantlement of the DPRK's nuclear program.

Pyongyang has said that prospects for the dismantlement depends on whether the removal from the list actually takes effect and the DPRK receives the international aid promised under the disarmament-for-aid deal.