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Unification Minister Chung Dong-young delivers a statement clarifying his remarks regarding the location of a nuclear enrichment facility in Kusong, North Korea, at the Government Complex in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 20. [NEWS1]

South Korea's military classifies North's nuclear sites as joint secret, undercutting presidential defense

South Korea's military classified North Korea's uranium sites as joint secrets, conflicting with President Lee's defense of Unification Minister Chung, who disclosed them during a session, leading to diplomatic tensions with the U.S.

2026.4.22

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

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In this file photo, President Lee Jae Myung, right, poses with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of their summit talks on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering in South Korea's Gyeongju, on Oct. 29, 2025. [YONHAP]

Korea launches interagency team for U.S. talks on civil uranium enrichment, spent fuel reprocessing

Korea launched an interagency team Friday to coordinate efforts ahead of anticipated negotiations with the United States on its bid to secure uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing capabilities for peaceful use, sources said.

2026.1.9

Korean Ambassador to Romania Rim Kap-soo, right, is seen during his appointment ceremony with former President Moon Jae-in at the Blue House on March 4, 2022. [YONHAP]

Nonproliferation expert named as chief negotiator for talks with U.S. over nuclear cooperation

Korean Ambassador to Romania Rim Kap-soo has been named the country's chief negotiator for talks with the United States over Seoul's efforts to secure civil uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing capabilities.

2025.12.23

Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office in central Seoul on Dec. 9. [YONHAP]

Seoul official to urge U.S. to swiftly implement efforts allowing Korea to enrich uranium, reprocess spent fuel

A senior Korean diplomat said Wednesday that she will request the United States to move forward swiftly with an agreement on the process that will enable Korea to enrich uranium and reprocess spent nuclear fuel for peaceful purposes.

2025.12.11

First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo briefs reporters on the outcome of his meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the State Department in Washington on Dec. 1. The two discussed implementation measures for the bilateral factsheet. [YONHAP]

Seoul official stresses Korea's efforts for uranium enrichment, reprocessing rights unrelated to proliferation

A U.S. diplomat on Wednesday described U.S. President Donald Trump's support for South Korea to build nuclear-propelled submarines as a "clear" example of cooperation to enhance the allies' collective capabilities to counter "regional" threats.

2025.12.4

First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo speaks to a reporter upon arriving at Dulles International Airport, west of Washington, on Nov. 30. [YONHAP]

Korea to discuss with U.S. creating channel to implement fact sheet commitments: Vice foreign minister

Korea will discuss with the United States how to advance the commitments made in their recent summit document, including establishing a channel to implement the agreements outlined in the fact sheet, a senior diplomat said Sunday.

2025.12.1

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Aug. 25. [AP/YONHAP]

South Korea seeks new nuclear deal with U.S., wants same enrichment, reprocessing rights as Japan

Korea is seeking uranium enrichment and reprocessing rights on par with those of Japan, with the outcome depending on whether the United States makes an exception to its nonproliferation principles.

2025.9.1

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspects an uranium enrichment facility and research center on Jan. 29. [NEWS1]

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.

2025.8.20

Although the 2020 Defense White Paper (left) makes only a vague reference to 'forces that threaten our territory, people and property' as South Korea's 'enemy,' the 2022 Defense White Paper (right) that was released on Thursday explicitly uses that term to refer to the North Korean regime and military. [DEFENSE MINISTRY]

South Korea's 2022 Defense White Paper calls North an 'enemy'

South Korea’s defense ministry refers to the North Korean regime and military as the “enemy” in its latest policy document, marking the return of the label after six years of failed rapprochement and escalating illegal weapons testing by Pyongyang.

2023.2.16