Gov't to discuss fate of Monju reactor

Gov't to discuss fate of Monju reactor

Photo taken Sept. 10, 2016, shows the reactor building of the Monju fast-breeder unit in the Sea of Japan coastal city of Tsuruga. The government will discuss on Sept. 21 whether to rethink its pursuit of the costly and trouble-plagued reactor that was tasked with playing a key role in Japan's nuclear fuel recycling policy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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