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North Korea Boosts Nuclear Output
Under the direction of Kim Jong-un, the isolated nation is stepping up its nuclear program at a rate that has alarmed global watchdogs.
The IAEA chief, Rafael Grossi, stated that the increase in activity at key sites signals a significant paradigm shift in North Korea's strategic ambitions.
This development comes as Pyongyang rekindles its diplomatic ties with Beijing, potentially seeking a buffer against international sanctions.
Experts warn that the regime's growing arsenal poses a direct threat to regional stability and could undermine future denuclearization efforts.
International Atomic Energy Agency - Trieste
Research facility in Trieste, Italy
Research facility in Trieste, Italy
Rafael Grossi
Argentine diplomat
Argentine diplomat
Nyongbyon County
County in North P'yŏngan, North Korea
County in North P'yŏngan, North Korea
Kim Jong-un
Supreme Leader of North Korea since 2011
Supreme Leader of North Korea since 2011