North Korea is building a new facility at its Yongbyon nuclear complex that is similar to a known uranium enrichment site, says the International Atomic Energy Agency. He said the "undeclared enrichment facilities" in North Korea "are of serious concern,

The state-run Korean Central News Agency ( KCNA) reported that the vessel will be moved to a dry dock at a different shipyard for repairs. The 5,000-ton warship was meant to be a key asset in North Korea's naval modernization efforts, but it capsized on May 21 due to a malfunction in the launch mechanism.

Kim Jong Un inspected North Korean military factories, urging expansion of artillery shell production to meet modern warfare needs. Emphasizing increased automation and strategic enhancement, Kim's actions align with efforts to fortify military capabilities and strengthened relations with Russia amid global scrutiny.

North Korea is estimated by researchers to already operate three enrichment facilities, two of which have been additionally expanded with annexes housing yet more centrifuges. Collectively, the existing sites are estimated to house over 10,000 centrifuges that produce more than 200 kilograms of weapons-grade uranium-235 every year.

According to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Russia has been transferring Iranian loitering munitions technology and large-scale manufacturing infrastructure to its close ally, North Korea. If true, this development could have significant military ramifications for South Korea, a United States treaty ally.

Ukraine intelligence confirms Russia enhanced North Korean missiles to deadly accuracy while Pyongyang supplies troops and weapons, raising nuclear concerns.

North Korea says it righted a capsized destroyer and moored it at a pier in the northeastern port of Chongjin as it continues to repair a new warship leader Kim Jong Un has described as a significant

The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week. --------- June 9 -- Seoul voices 'regret' over leaflet campaign by families of abductees held in N. Korea Rice planting in N. Korea completed after delay due to unfavorable weather 10 -- N.