North Korea has made a major change to its constitution involving nuclear weapons policy. The update has drawn international attention due to its strict retaliation rules.
According to foreign media reports, North Korea has revised its constitution to allow automatic nuclear missile launches in extreme situations. This includes cases where leader Kim Jong Un is killed or incapacitated by a foreign attack.
The decision was formally adopted during a session of the Supreme People’s Assembly in Pyongyang. The meeting reportedly took place on March 22. The revision is now part of the country’s official nuclear policy framework.
Under the new rules, North Korea states that nuclear retaliation will be immediate if its leadership or command system is destroyed. This means no delay in response decisions during such events.
Officials say the change strengthens the country’s deterrence policy. The aim is to remove uncertainty around nuclear response during a crisis situation. The law now clearly defines automatic action in case of an attack on leadership.
Reports also confirmed that Kim Jong Un remains the top commander of North Korea’s nuclear forces. He continues to hold full authority over military decisions under the revised system.
The updated policy includes strict instructions for the nuclear command structure. If the system is threatened or disabled, North Korea may launch a nuclear strike without further approval steps.
Intelligence updates shared by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service later confirmed details of the constitutional change. These findings were shared with government officials for security assessment.
The move has raised concerns internationally. Analysts believe the automatic launch rule reduces human control during high-risk situations. It may increase the chances of rapid escalation in a crisis.
Observers say the policy reflects a stronger defensive posture by North Korea. However, it also raises fears about miscalculation during military tensions.
The announcement highlights growing global concern about nuclear safety and command systems. With this change, North Korea has further tightened its stance on retaliation policy.
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The development continues to be closely monitored by regional and global security agencies.
