[54495] Dramatic constitutional change in North Korea: Automatic activation of nuclear weapons
[54495] Dramatic constitutional change in North Korea: Automatic activation of nuclear weapons
Reports in the UK indicate an update to the North Korean constitution requiring an automatic nuclear response in the event of an attack on the country's leadership.
North Korea toughens its nuclear weapons doctrine
According to reports published today (May 10, 2026) in the British 'Telegraph', North Korea has updated its constitution to mandate an automatic nuclear strike in the event that Kim Jong-un is killed or incapacitated following a foreign attack. The update is intended to ensure the survival of the regime through extreme deterrence, under which the military is obligated to launch an immediate nuclear retaliation if the command of the nuclear forces faces a threat.
The news was disseminated across Israeli Telegram channels, including Abu Ali Express, GLOBAL ANALYST, Current Security News, and News in Real Time. The Abu Ali Express channel, known for its critical stance toward Iran and the Axis of Resistance, added its own commentary to the report: "Think about this news when instead of North Korea, it will be about Iran...", while hinting at a possible similarity in nuclear policy between the countries.
The constitutional change marks an escalation in Pyongyang's security policy and underscores the shift to an automatic "fire activation" system that does not require human judgment by the leadership in the moment of truth. As of now, the international community has yet to officially respond to this dramatic constitutional change.