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North Korea could soon enrich 230 kg of weapons-grade uranium per year: Report

US think tank puts production capabilities over 50% higher than previous estimate as DPRK pushes to mass-produce nukes

North Korea may soon be able to produce up to 230 kilograms of weapons-grade uranium per year for its nuclear arsenal, according to a new analysis of images from two key enrichment facilities, representing an over 50% increase from a previous estimate of DPRK capabilities.

In a report published on Thursday, the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) estimated that North Korea can now produce around 180 kilograms of weapons-grade uranium annually at its main facilities at Kangson and Yongbyon, an amount that could increase to 215-230 kilograms per year once a new annexat Kangson is fully