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North Korea has reportedly made sweeping changes to its constitution, introducing a highly escalatory clause that calls for an automatic nuclear response if Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated or the country\u2019s nuclear command system is threatened, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n
If Kim Jong Un Is Killed, Nuclear Strike Would Be Triggered Instantly<\/p>\n
The revised framework is said to include a chilling clause: if Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated or killed in an external attack, North Korea would respond with an immediate nuclear strike, with no delay in execution.<\/p>\n
Legal Clause Details Automatic Nuclear Launch Mechanism<\/p>\n
The updated provision reportedly states: \u201cIf the command-and-control system over the state\u2019s nuclear forces is placed in danger by hostile forces\u2019 attacks \u2026 a nuclear strike shall be launched automatically and immediately,\u201d as part of Article 3 of North Korea\u2019s nuclear policy law.<\/p>\n
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New Doctrine Targets \u201cDecapitation Strike\u201d Threats<\/p>\n
The policy appears designed to deter so-called \u201cdecapitation strikes\u201d\u2014military operations aimed at eliminating top leadership to destabilise the regime. The move signals Pyongyang\u2019s intent to ensure any such attempt triggers catastrophic retaliation.<\/p>\n
Nuclear Command System Given Faster, Centralised Response Powers<\/p>\n
The constitutional update reportedly strengthens North Korea\u2019s nuclear command-and-control structure, enabling rapid decision-making during emergencies and tightening the leadership\u2019s direct control over nuclear forces.<\/p>\n
Broader Constitutional Changes Accompany Nuclear Clause<\/p>\n
The nuclear policy shift comes alongside broader constitutional revisions, including the removal of references to Korean reunification, strengthened territorial definitions of the DPRK, and a further emphasis on nuclear deterrence as a core element of national policy. Reports also indicate a shift in framing that treats North and South Korea as separate states.<\/p>\n
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