"The updated constitution, introduced in March, also has a new clause defining North Korea's territory. It says this includes the area bordering China and Russia to the north, 'and the Republic of Korea to the south,' using South Korea's official name."
"The revision also sees leader Kim Jong Un, as chairman of the State Affairs Commission, designated as North Korea's head of state. Previous language has described the chairman post differently as the country's supreme leader who represents the state."
"Political scientist Lee Jung Chul of Seoul National University said the new policy could form a basis for 'peaceful coexistence' between the two Korean states."
"Pyongyang has adopted an increasingly hostile policy toward Seoul in recent years, while rejecting calls for dialogue from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung."
North Korea's recent constitutional revision eliminates references to reunification with South Korea, a policy in place since 1948. The updated constitution, introduced in March, defines North Korea's territory, including South Korea, and designates Kim Jong Un as the head of state. This change formalizes his authority over nuclear forces, labeling North Korea as a 'responsible nuclear weapons state.' Political analysts suggest this shift may indicate a desire for peaceful coexistence, despite North Korea's recent hostile stance towards Seoul and rejection of dialogue.
Read at www.dw.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]