The following materials discuss an approach to achieve the verified dismantlement of North Korea's nuclear weapons program. These power-point slides, here converted into .pdf/acrobat files, were originally presented at a series of ISIS-sponsored workshops attended by officials and experts from countries involved in the Six-Party talks. The workshops started in early 2003. So far, approximately a dozen separate workshops have taken place, three of which were co-sponsored by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. The specific presentations below were drawn from a much larger set to provide a comprehensive introduction to this difficult topic. For internal tracking purposes, the date of the original presentation remains on the cover sheet of each presentation. Additional information can be found here.
Introduction to Verifiable Dismantlement: Defining the approach
Introduction to Gas Centrifuges
Cooperative Verifiable Dismantlement of a Gas Centrifuge Program
A Nuclear Weaponization Program
Cooperative Verified Dismantlement of A Nuclear Weaponization Program
South African High Explosive Test Facilities Used in Former Nuclear Weapons Program
Verifiably, Irreversibly Halting Operations at Yongbyon
The Challenge of Ensuring the Absence of Undeclared Nuclear Material and Activities
Recent Verification Experiences in Iran
Imagery Overview of Yongbyon: Tour of Facilities
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