According to a new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), North Korea has built a new uranium enrichment facility at its main nuclear complex in Yongbyon. The facility is capable of housing up to 28 cascades of gas centrifuges, which could significantly enhance Pyongyang's capacity to produce nuclear weapons.

IAEA experts determined the location of the facility after comparing satellite imagery with photographs taken during Kim Jong Un's visit in June. It was found that the centrifuge cascades are installed on both floors of a two-story building. Construction of the facility began in December 2024, and by the end of November 2025, the main work was completed.

In addition, the agency noted signs of the start of operation of an annex to another uranium enrichment plant in Kangson near Pyongyang in January 2026. This further indicates North Korea's continued efforts to advance its nuclear program.

It is important to note that IAEA inspectors have not been present in the DPRK since April 2009. Therefore, the agency monitors the development of the country's nuclear program solely through satellite imagery and open sources, which significantly limits international oversight capabilities.

Earlier, it was reported that the DPRK removed the goal of peaceful reunification with South Korea from the charter of the ruling Workers' Party. This step demonstrates Pyongyang's hardening stance toward Seoul and its lack of intention to abandon its nuclear program.

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