North Korea boosts nuclear capacity

A new report from the global nuclear watchdog has flagged a significant increase in North Korea's nuclear manufacturing capabilities, including the reactivation of a key reactor and reprocessing unit.

Dictator Kim Jong Un is believed to be prioritizing the production of nuclear warheads as global tensions rise, providing an alternative path to weapons-grade material.

The development has drawn sharp condemnation from Japan and the United States, who view the expansion as a grave provocation.

Experts warn that the regime's technical advances are outpacing international efforts to contain its weapons program, necessitating a reassessment of regional security strategies.