South Korea is preparing for full-scale war with North Korea by developing missiles that could destroy North Korea nuclear and missile facilities in the event of a conflict. Upi.com

CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Thursday that North Korea is months away from perfecting its nuclear weapons capabilities. Sfgate.com

Missouri’s only nuclear power plant is undergoing a nearly $130 million repair project that includes the first overhaul of its main generator since the plant began operating in 1984. Usnews.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a global ban on nuclear weapons can be achieved in the future.Putin said Thursday at the Valdai forum for international policy experts that total nuclear disarmament is a possibility that Russia would welcome. He said Russia would “want it and will be striving to achieve that.” Abcnews.go.com