Kim Jong-Un Opens Atom-Shaped Science Centre
Sky News – Thu, Oct 29, 2015
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Kim Jong-un has visited a new science and technology centre in the North Korean capital Pyongyang.
The North Korean leader declared the new complex would show the world the desire and passion of the North Korean army and people to become well versed in science and technology.
Kim toured the complex with General Hwang Pyong-so and Premiere Pak Pong-ju.
The atom-shaped centre on the Ssuk islet by the river Taedong includes an earthquake experience room, virtual science laboratory and reading areas and is a reminder of North Korea's defiance amid concerns about its nuclear weapons programme.
The purpose of the energy conserving compound is to allow visitors to "deeply grasp the principles and methods of science and technology," according to KCNA, North Korea's official news agency.
Last month Pyongyang said its main nuclear complex is fully operational and the country is ready to face US hostility with nuclear weapons "at any time".
Its nuclear weapons are being improved "in quality and quantity," an official quoted by KCNA said.