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IAEA chief says Seoul's nuclear submarine project would require 'ironclad guarantees'

Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on Wednesday signaled the start of formal discussions with Seoul over its nuclear-powered submarine ambitions.

2026-04-15

IAEA chief to visit South Korea next week for nuclear energy, North Korea discussions

The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit South Korea next week for consultations on nuclear energy, North Korea and other issues, the foreign ministry said Thursday.

2026-04-09

Foreign Minister Cho vows transparency on nuclear submarine project in talks with IAEA chief

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday spoke by phone with the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and stressed that Seoul will maintain transparent communication with the international nuclear watchdog.

2026-03-10

International atomic energy agency chief says North has continued uranium enrichment, voices 'serious concern'

The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said North Korea is continuing to operate uranium enrichment facilities in Yongbyon and Kangson, calling it a “serious concern.”

2026-03-03

Expert calls South Korea's nuclear-powered sub acquisition 'possible' but 'long road'

An expert on Wednesday described South Korea's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as a "possible" yet "challenging" undertaking, as he pointed to an array of hurdles.

2025-11-13

North Korea may be expanding uranium enrichment, international atomic watchdog warns

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has raised the possibility that North Korea may be expanding its uranium enrichment capabilities after a new building believed to be an enrichment facility was identified in Yongbyon.

2025-08-20

North's new nuclear facility appears to boost HEU production through improved efficiency: U.S. expert

A new nuclear-related facility is under construction in Yongbyon, North Pyongan Province, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and a U.S. expert says it is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from an existing facility.

2025-06-12

IAEA chief says North Korea continues uranium enrichment at two sites

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief said Monday there are signs of North Korea continuing to operate uranium enrichment plants in two different locations.

2025-03-04

IAEA urges South Korea to consolidate nuclear safety regulations after review

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday called on South Korea to come up with a more consolidated version of its nuclear safety regulations following a weekslong review of the country's regulatory capacity on nuclear safety.

2024-11-22

Ex-Trump official calls IAEA chief's proposal on North Korea nukes a 'dicey question'

A former U.S. national security adviser on Monday described the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief's recent call for recognizing the North's possession of nuclear arms as a "dicey question."

2024-10-01