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North Korea Plans Constitutional Changes, Expands Nuclear Agenda

3/17/2026

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North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly will convene on March 22, 2024, to discuss a constitutional revision and a five-year national policy plan, as reported by state news agency KCNA.
Analysts worry that the constitutional amendment may label South Korea as a hostile state, hindering dialogue efforts.
The assembly will elect the president of the State Affairs Commission and review a policy plan that includes expanding nuclear capabilities.
Kim Jong Un was not among the newly elected deputies.

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North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly will convene on March 22, 2024, to discuss a constitutional revision and a five-year national policy plan, as reported by state news agency KCNA.
Analysts worry that the constitutional amendment may label South Korea as a hostile state, hindering dialogue efforts.
The assembly will elect the president of the State Affairs Commission and review a policy plan that includes expanding nuclear capabilities.
Kim Jong Un was not among the newly elected deputies.