North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dramatically reshaped the security landscape of the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, formally embedding "permanent nuclear status" into the country's identity at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea.
In a calibrated message aimed directly at U.S. President Donald Trump, Kim declared that denuclearization is forever "off the table," but simultaneously left a window open for high-stakes diplomacy if Washington accepts this new nuclear reality.
The "Paektu Doctrine": No Denuclearization
Delivering his five-year report at the highest political forum, Kim signaled an end to decades of U.S. policy aimed at disarming his regime. The newly adopted "Paektu Doctrine" legally requires the state to "mass-produce tactical nuclear weapons" and expand its strategic operational range.
The Reality: "If the United States... recognizing the reality, wants genuine peaceful coexistence with us, there is no reason for us not to come face to face with it," Kim stated, KCNA reported.
The Condition: Peace is only possible, he added, if the U.S. "respects our present [nuclear] position as stipulated in the Constitution" and withdraws its "hostile policy".
Timing: The remarks are seen as a move to define the terms of a potential meeting with President Trump, who is scheduled to visit China in April.
Seoul Designated as "Eternal Enemy"
While extending an olive branch to Washington, Kim issued an unprecedented, total severance of ties with South Korea. Declaring that inter-Korean relations are a "thing of the past," he officially redesignated the neighbor as the North’s "eternal enemy" and "most hostile entity".
Constitutional Cut: The Congress adopted a constitutional amendment that permanently excludes South Korea from the definition of "compatriots".
The New Border: Kim warned that "as long as South Korea cannot escape the geopolitical conditions of having a border with us," its only safety lies in "giving up everything related to us".
Analysis: Analysts say this policy is designed to allow Pyongyang to pursue relations with the U.S. "independently, without going through South Korea".
The "Hwasong-19" and a Teen Successor
Following the policy address, Kim presided over a massive military parade to showcase his expanding arsenal. The parade, held under a heavy security cloud, focused on new long-range missile capabilities.
Ju Ae’s Ascension: The regime heavily highlighted Kim Ju Ae, Kim’s 13-year-old daughter. Wearing a matching black leather jacket, she stood by her father’s side to inspect the Hwasong-19 ICBMs and nuclear strategic bombers, solidifying international assessments that she has been selected as his successor.
Military Hardware: Experts noted the conspicuous absence of the intermediate-range missiles frequently tested in previous years, which some interpret as a deliberate signal to avoid alienating Washington before potential talks.
Status of Foreign Relations
Washington: President Trump's recent global security road map conspicuously omitted the goal of denuclearization, fueling speculation that both leaders may be looking to revive direct personal diplomacy.
Moscow: Kim Yo Jong announced that North Korea will "immediately resume the shipment of artillery shells and ballistic missiles" to Russia to support its war in Ukraine.
Deepening its military alliance with RussiaDeepening its military alliance with Russia
The recent reports from the Ninth Party Congress in late February 2026 confirm that North Korea is significantly deepening its military alliance with Russia.Here is a concise summary of that specific development to include in your news report:
Strategic Alliance Strengthened: Amid the military festivities in Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his "unconditional support" for Moscow, with Western intelligence reporting that North Korea has committed to a "limitless" supply of artillery shells and ballistic missiles to Russia in exchange for advanced nuclear submarine and satellite technology.
Quick Facts on the Russia-DPRK Arms Deal (2026)
Troop Deployment: Approximately 15,000 North Korean soldiers are currently estimated to be supporting Russian operations.
Munitions Flow: Reports indicate that over 9 million rounds of mixed ammunition were delivered to Russia over the past year.
Technological Quid Pro Quo: In return for the weapons, Russia is believed to be providing North Korea with "crown jewel" expertise in nuclear-powered submarines and ICBM re-entry technology.
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