North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently visited a uranium enrichment facility, pushing for increased production of weapons-grade material for nuclear bombs,
according to state media KCNA. The visit provided a rare glimpse into North Korea’s nuclear program, which is banned under UN Security Council resolutions.
Kim stressed the need for more centrifuges to enhance nuclear weapons production, citing threats from the U.S. and its allies.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported ongoing activity at North Korea’s Yongbyon facility, indicating potential expansion of its uranium enrichment capabilities. Kim’s focus on uranium highlights North Korea’s strategy to scale up its nuclear arsenal more easily than through plutonium.