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North Korea Advances Nuclear Program, IAEA Urges Oversight

4/15/2026

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Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reported April 15, 2026, that North Korea advanced its nuclear weapons program, including a uranium enrichment facility.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear material production base on January 29, 2025.
The IAEA observed Yongbyon activity, indicating rising capabilities.
Grossi urged collaboration on South Korea's nuclear submarine program and called for strict oversight of naval reactors.

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Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reported April 15, 2026, that North Korea advanced its nuclear weapons program, including a uranium enrichment facility.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear material production base on January 29, 2025.
The IAEA observed Yongbyon activity, indicating rising capabilities.
Grossi urged collaboration on South Korea's nuclear submarine program and called for strict oversight of naval reactors.