IAEA Warns of North Korea's Rapid Nuclear Expansion Amid Global Concerns
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), led by Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, has raised alarms over North Korea's accelerated nuclear weapons development. During a visit to Seoul, Grossi confirmed increased activity at North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex, including intensified operations at its reactors and reprocessing units. The country is believed to possess several dozen nuclear warheads, with capabilities that include intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. This development follows North Korea's first nuclear test in 2006 and its ongoing defiance of UN sanctions under Kim Jong-un's leadership. A U.S. thinktank has reported the completion of a new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon, which could significantly boost North Korea's nuclear arsenal. 
