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- Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, reaffirmed North Korea's status as a nuclear-armed state during a speech at the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang.
- He said North Korea will not change its nuclear status and will aggressively counter perceived threats.
- He labeled South Korea the "most hostile state" and, after his reappointment as head of the State Affairs Commission, signaled a focus on nuclear readiness and defense policies.
