politics

February 27, 2026

North Korea pledges further nuclear buildup

North Korea will continue the build-up of its nuclear capability, leader Kim Jong-un has said at a ruling party congress

North Korea pledges further nuclear buildup

TL;DR

  • North Korea will continue to expand its nuclear arsenal in size and capability.
  • Kim Jong-un declared North Korea's nuclear-armed status 'irreversible and permanent'.
  • The country will bolster its arsenal as long as nuclear weapons exist and it faces threats from the US and its followers.
  • A long-term plan exists to strengthen the national nuclear force annually.
  • Pyongyang views its nuclear program as a deterrent against US-backed South Korea.
  • North Korea has shifted its policy, calling South Korea an independent hostile state.
  • There are reports that Kim Jong-un's daughter is being groomed as heir apparent and acting as 'missile general director'.
  • Experts suggest the daughter is being introduced early due to concerns about her gender hindering her authority.

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