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North Korea May Have Nuclear Response If Kim Jong-un Assassinated

North Korea May Have Nuclear Response If Kim Jong-un Assassinated

Summary

North Korea has changed its constitution to require an automatic nuclear attack if its leader, Kim Jong-un, is killed or seriously harmed. South Korean intelligence officials were informed about this new rule during a recent briefing.

Key Facts

  • North Korea revised its constitution to include a rule for nuclear retaliation.
  • The change says a nuclear strike will happen immediately if the leader is attacked.
  • This update is known as Article 3 in North Korea’s constitution.
  • The rule applies if the command system controlling nuclear weapons is threatened.
  • The change was made during North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly in March.
  • South Korea's National Intelligence Service shared this information after a briefing.
  • The revised rule formalizes how North Korea will react to threats against its leadership.
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