North Korea's Constitutional Revision and Escalating Hostility Towards South Korea
North Korea has recently revised its constitution during the Supreme People's Assembly, leading to heightened concerns about its intentions towards South Korea. Although initial speculation suggested the inclusion of a territorial clause defining South Korea as an enemy, North Korean media reports indicate that such content was omitted. Instead, the revisions primarily focused on updating the voting age in line with the country's compulsory education system. This lack of transparency has led to speculation that more aggressive amendments may have been made but not disclosed to the public.
Kim Jong-un's previous directives included a push for defining North Korean sovereignty and strengthening education that portrays South Korea as a hostile nation. Despite the absence of direct references to these changes in the recent announcement, experts believe that the constitutional amendments could have taken place behind closed doors. The North Korean General Staff has also reiterated the characterization of South Korea as the 'number one enemy,' suggesting that hostile sentiments remain entrenched in the regime's ideology.
In a related development, Kim Jong-un has ordered the complete severance of transport links with South Korea, marking a significant escalation in inter-Korean relations. This decision to
