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Kim Vows to ‘Irreversibly’ Cement North Korea’s Nuclear Status

Kim Jong Un emphasized nuclear deterrence against perceived U.S. threats and declared North Korea's nuclear status irreversible, following constitutional revisions and leadership reaffirmation.

  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged on Monday to irreversibly cement the country's nuclear power status while designating South Korea as the "most hostile state."
  • Kim justified the rapid expansion of nuclear weapons as the "right" choice to counter "hegemonic pursuits" by "gangsterlike" imperialists, emphasizing consolidation against "strategic threats."
  • Pyongyang's legislature passed a revised constitution during its two-day session concluding Monday, with Kim warning the North will "make it pay mercilessly" for any infringement on the Republic.
  • Kim accused the United States of "state terrorism and aggression" yet refrained from naming President Donald Trump directly, stating adversaries' choices between "confrontation or peaceful coexistence" are theirs.
  • Recently, Kim has prioritized Russia in his foreign policy by supporting Moscow's war in Ukraine, though analysts suggest he may maintain measured approach toward Washington for future dialogue.
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Kim Jong-un said that North Korea will continue to strengthen its nuclear status and described the decision to rule out denuclearization as “correct.” In his address to the Supreme People’s Assembly he stated that a “nuclear shield” drives the economy and the lives of the people.

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North Korea Times broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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