15.04.2026 13:12
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi issued serious warnings regarding North Korea's nuclear program. Grossi stated that uranium enrichment facilities in the country are active and capacity is expanding, describing the activities as "a serious concern." Experts say that new facilities and the unsupervised progress of the program are increasing North Korea's nuclear weapons production capability and pose a risk to global security.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi issued striking warnings regarding North Korea's nuclear program. Grossi stated that the country continues its uranium enrichment activities and is expanding its capacity.
ENRICHMENT FACILITIES ARE OPERATIONAL
According to IAEA assessments reported in the foreign press, North Korea's uranium enrichment facilities in Yongbyon and Kangson continue to operate actively. Grossi described these activities as "a serious concern."
It was also conveyed that there are findings indicating new facilities are being built and existing infrastructure is being expanded.
NUCLEAR PROGRAM IS GROWING
According to the IAEA, North Korea's nuclear activities are not only continuing but also progressing without oversight. The agency's inability to conduct direct inspections in the country since 2009 makes it difficult to fully know the true scale of the program.
Experts state that this situation indicates North Korea is increasing its nuclear weapons production capacity.
EMPHASIS ON "DE FACTO NUCLEAR POWER"
Grossi had previously described North Korea as "a de facto nuclear-armed country" and stated that the program has grown significantly over the years.
Current analyses assess that the country is both sustaining uranium production and expanding its capacity with new reactors and facilities.