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IAEA chief Grossi says 'reestablishing dialogue' crucial to denuclearizing North Korea

The UN secretary-general candidate also warned about Pyongyang's reported expanded uranium enrichment activities, calling them a "concerning trend."

2026.6.25

IAEA says it is ready to verify any U.S.-Iran nuclear deal as talks near final stage

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said verification would be central to any U.S.-Iran agreement while defending the NPT and the agency’s growing role in global nuclear oversight.

2026.6.14

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North Korea has started up new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon, IAEA chief warns

The UN nuclear watchdog head underscored Pyongyang's continued advances in its nuclear program, calling them a "clear violation" of Security Council resolutions.

2026.6.9

Korea's nuclear-powered submarine program poses no proliferation concerns: IAEA chief

The IAEA chief said Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine program should not raise proliferation concerns if Seoul reaches a robust safeguards arrangement with the agency.

2026.6.9

The symbol of the United Nations is displayed outside the Secretariat Building on Feb. 28, 2022, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. [AP/YONHAP]

All UN chief candidates to attend peace forum in Jeju in June

An annual international peace forum will be held on Jeju Island next month to explore ways to enhance cooperation amid intensified geopolitical challenges, with all candidates for the next United Nations secretary-general expected to gather.

2026.5.26

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi speaks at a press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 15. [KANG JEONG-HYEON]

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.

2026.4.15

Director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi attends the IAEA Board of Governors' meeting at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on January 30. [AFP/YONHAP]

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.

2026.4.9

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.

2026.3.10

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi holds a press conference on the opening day of a quarterly meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna on March 4, 2024. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

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.”

2026.3.3

The Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine USS Missouri is docked at the Busan Naval Base in Busan on Dec. 17, 2023.[NEWS1]

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