N. Korea destroys cooling tower at nuclear complex

N. Korea destroys cooling tower at nuclear complex

PYONGYANG, North Korea - These five photos show the demolition of the 30-meter cooling tower attached to North Koreafs key Yongbyon nuclear reactor on June 27. The cooling tower is part of North Korea's main plutonium production plant. The destruction was in response to the United States beginning steps to lift some sanctions against North Korea. (Kyodo)

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