North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns
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North Korea is increasing its ability to manufacture nuclear arms, warns the IAEA chief.
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The IAEA chief warns that North Korea is boosting its ability to manufacture nuclear arms. This assessment comes as the nuclear watchdog observes a rapid increase in operations at North Korea's Yongbyon reactor. The heightened activity at Yongbyon is significant because the facility is known to produce plutonium, a key component for nuclear weapons. This development raises international concerns about North Korea's ongoing nuclear program and its potential to expand its arsenal.
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