The chief of the UN's atomic watchdog has expressed deep regret over North Korea... as activities at some of the country's nuclear facilities appear to be continuing.<br />The watchdog has also verified that Iran is preparing to use more advanced centrifuges, breaching the nuclear deal it signed in 2015.<br />Kim Hyo-sun reports.<br />Acting Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Cornel Feruta expressed regret over North Korea's continued operation of some of its nuclear facilities.<br />In a statement issued on Monday,... he stressed that the regime's nuclear activities remain a cause for serious concern.<br />He added that the continuation of the program is a clear violation of UN Security Council resolutions.<br />Feruta urged Pyeongyang to fully comply with its obligations under such resolutions and cooperate with the IAEA to resolve all outstanding issues.<br />Meanwhile, the UN atomic watchdog also confirmed that Iran is moving ahead with preparations to begin using more advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium.<br />It explained in a statement that its inspectors have verified new centrifuges,... including 30 advanced IR-6 centrifuges.<br />This is a further breach of the 2015 nuclear deal Iran signed with world powers,... as the use of advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium is completely banned by the deal.<br />The IAEA chief called on Iran to promptly respond to the agency's questions related to the country's safeguard declarations.<br />He emphasized the importance of full and timely cooperation by Iran.<br />Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News.<br />
