The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRK’s atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK’s development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country’s nuclear weapons program, and under it are other nuclear-related organizations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organizations and research centers, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research center at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programs, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.
Names (2)
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MINISTRY OF ATOMIC ENERGY INDUSTRY
Full name/Name
MINISTRY OF ATOMIC ENERGY INDUSTRY
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MAEI
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MAEI
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Also known as (a.k.a.)
Addresses (1)
Street
Haeun-2-dong, Pyongchon District
City
Pyongyang
Country
Korea, Democratic People's Rep
Full address
Haeun-2-dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Historical data
Names (1)
Status
Historical (last time active at 25.08.2023 07:15)
First name/Name
MAEI
Full name/Name
MAEI
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Alias
Quality
Good
Updated: 18.01.2025. 00:15
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