North Korea has declared that it will no longer pursue reunification and reconciliation with South Korea, with leader Kim Jong Un stating that the inter-Korean relationship has evolved into that of “two hostile countries and two belligerents at war.” The announcement, reported by the state-run news agency KCNA, reflects a shift in North Korea’s approach toward its southern neighbor.
Kim emphasized the need for a realistic acknowledgment of the current relationship with South Korea, asserting that it is time to clarify their ties. He warned against attempts by Washington and Seoul to engage in a military confrontation, stating that North Korea’s “nuclear war deterrent will not hesitate to take serious action” in response.
Expressing skepticism about dealing with those who view North Korea as the “main enemy” and seek its “regime collapse” and “unification by absorption,” Kim argued against collaboration for reconciliation and unification with such entities.
The two Koreas have been technically at war since the Korean War ended in 1953 with an armistice. Despite shared historical and cultural ties, efforts toward reunification have faced challenges, and the recent statement from North Korea signals a departure from previous rhetoric.
In addition to the change in diplomatic stance, North Korea announced plans to launch three new military spy satellites in 2024 as part of its military enhancement measures. The country successfully launched a spy satellite last month, claiming to provide images of major US and South Korean military sites. The decision to deploy additional reconnaissance satellites was declared as a major decision at a year-end party meeting, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
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