The South Koreans raised doubt that North Korea may soon be capable of launching a nuclear missile at the U.S. Sunday after South Korea’s vice defense minister said that the North does not appear to have the technology. Foxnews.com

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) are to expand their existing cooperation. Under a recently-signed memorandum of understanding, they will enhance their exchange of technical information and cooperation in nuclear safety matters. World-nuclear-news.org

The USA’s Holtec International has announced the early completion of all major civil construction work associated with the Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) expansion project at Entergy’s Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant. The facility is undergoing complete defueling of its pool as a prelude to decommissioning. World-nuclear-news.org

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) in Abu Dhabi announced Monday that the fourth reactor vessel steam generators have been installed at the four-unit nuclear power plant that will be a first for the country and the region. Nuclearstreet.com