IAEA asks NKorea to readmit nuke inspectorsBy ASSOCIATED PRESShome/News/World/IAEA asks NKorea to readmit nuke inspectorsVIENNA: The head of the UN’s atomic watchdog on Thursday (Friday in Manila) called on North Korea to allow inspectors back into the country to monitor its nuclear program. IAEA inspectors were expelled from North Korea in 2009 but Amano said the agency continues to prepare for their possible re-admittance. “The agency continues to enhance its readiness to play an essential role in verifying (North Korea’s) nuclear program if a political agreement is reached among countries concerned,” he said. Amano stressed that “it is essential that Iran continues to fully implement” its commitments. “The agency continues to verify the non-diversion of nuclear material declared by Iran under its safeguards agreement,” Amano said.

Source: Manila Times November 23, 2018 16:15 UTC