"We have been able to confirm that there's a rapid increase in the operations of the Yongbyon reactor. All that points to a very serious increase in the capabilities of [the] DPRK in the area of nuclear weapons production."
"The agency has noted the construction of a new facility similar to the enrichment facility in Yongbyon. However, we consider, looking at external features of the facility, that there will be a significant increase in the enrichment capacity of the DPRK."
The International Atomic Energy Agency reports a significant rise in operations at North Korea's Yongbyon reactor, indicating an increase in nuclear weapons production capabilities. Rafael Grossi, the IAEA chief, confirmed the activation of multiple facilities for uranium enrichment and noted the construction of a new facility similar to Yongbyon. North Korea, under UN sanctions, has declared it will not surrender its nuclear arsenal and has restricted IAEA access since 2009. The estimated nuclear warhead count for North Korea is in the dozens, with ongoing concerns about external assistance in its nuclear development.
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