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North Korea Amends Constitution for Automatic Nuclear Retaliation

North Korea has reportedly amended its constitution to include a 'dead man's switch,' mandating an automatic nuclear strike if Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un or the country's command structure is assassinated. This constitutional change aims to ensure immediate nuclear retaliation in such an event.

10 May, 03:56 — 10 May, 21:30
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Fox NewsMixed14d ago

North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report

North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.

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YahooMostly Factual14d ago

North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual14d ago

North Korea activates nuclear dead man's switch

North Korea has amended its constitution, mandating an automatic nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or incapacitated by foreign adversaries. This revision, prompted by concerns over recent decapitation attacks in Iran, formalizes retaliatory procedures. The move underscores Pyongyang's heightened security fears amid evolving geopolitical threats.

By TOI World Desk

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zerohedgeLow14d ago

Kim Jong Un Creates Ultimate Deadman Switch: North Korea To Auto-Launch Nukes If Assassinated

Kim Jong Un Creates Ultimate Deadman Switch: North Korea To Auto-Launch Nukes If Assassinated North Korea just casually revised its constitution to automatically launch a nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated, or if the country’s nuclear command-and-control system is placed in danger by hostile forces’ attacks.  The change was adopted during the first session of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly in Pyongyang on March 22 and was disclosed this week by South Kor...

By Tyler Durden

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