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

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

Science outweighs irrational reasoning

It is a pity that A scientific issue has become prey to political hostility.

2023-07-10

North's next test may be of a miniaturized tactical nuke: Heinonen

A former high-ranking official at the United Nations nuclear watchdog said North Korea would likely focus on testing a miniature nuclear warhead in a possible seventh nuclear test.

2022-10-11

IAEA's Grossi raises alarm over North's nuclear activities

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed alarm over signs that North Korea is conducting uranium enrichment at the Yongbyon nuclear facility and continuing construction work on two tunnels at Punggye-ri.

2022-09-13

IAEA sees signs of possible reprocessing in Kangson

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said there are continued signs of activity at a suspected uranium enrichment facility in North Korea as the UN nuclear watchdog is “intensifying” its readiness to play a role in nuke talks.

2021-06-08