The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency announced Wednesday that North Korea has dramatically expanded its nuclear weapons manufacturing capabilities.
Rafael Grossi, who leads the United Nations nuclear monitoring agency, made the statement while visiting Seoul. He reported observing significantly increased operations at multiple installations within North Korea’s primary Yongbyon nuclear facility, including the five-megawatt reactor, reprocessing plant, light water reactor, and additional structures.
According to Grossi’s assessment, North Korea’s nuclear weapons stockpile is believed to contain several dozen warheads.
