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North Korea Doubles Weapons-Grade Uranium Capacity with New Plant

6/4/2026

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North Korea unveiled a new uranium-enrichment plant that state media identified as weapons-grade.
Kim Jong Un said the country's weapons-grade uranium production capacity has more than doubled in the past five years.
State media said the plant uses more sophisticated technology and omitted details on location or start date.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reported a rapid increase in activity at North Korean nuclear sites, confirming heightened enrichment efforts.

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North Korea unveiled a new uranium-enrichment plant that state media identified as weapons-grade.
Kim Jong Un said the country's weapons-grade uranium production capacity has more than doubled in the past five years.
State media said the plant uses more sophisticated technology and omitted details on location or start date.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi reported a rapid increase in activity at North Korean nuclear sites, confirming heightened enrichment efforts.