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North Korea's Parliament to Meet, May Codify Hostile South Korea Policy

North Korea is set to convene the first session of its newly elected Supreme People's Assembly on Sunday. The agenda includes electing state leadership and potentially revising the constitution to codify the regime's hostile policy toward South Korea. Leader Kim Jong-un, who has defined the two Koreas as hostile states, is expected to be re-elected as the country's top leader. The session will also address the national economic plan and a likely leadership reshuffle, with aide Jo Yong-won tipped to replace Choe Ryong-hae.

Key Points: N. Korea Parliament Session: Constitution Change on South Ties

  • First session of new Supreme People's Assembly
  • Potential constitutional revision on South Korea policy
  • Kim Jong-un expected re-election
  • Leadership reshuffle with Jo Yong-won in focus
  • Rubber-stamp parliament to enact party decisions
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North Korea set to convene first session of new Supreme People's Assembly

North Korea convenes new parliament session to elect leadership, revise constitution, and potentially codify hostile policy toward South Korea.

"two countries hostile to each other - Kim Jong-un"

Seoul, March 22

North Korea is set to hold the first session of its new Supreme People's Assembly on Sunday amid attention on whether the regime will codify its hostile policy toward South Korea in its constitution.

The parliamentary session comes after new deputies were selected following last month's Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea.

The country's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Tuesday the session will be held in Pyongyang "to deliberate on the election of the president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the elections of the state leadership and sub-committees of the SPA, (and) the revision and supplement of the Socialist Constitution."

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has defined the two Koreas as "two countries hostile to each other," and whether this policy will be codified in the constitution is being closely watched by officials and analysts in South Korea and other regional powers, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Also of interest is whether Kim will deliver a speech addressing North Korea's relations with the South, the United States and other countries.

The KCNA said the agenda will include the five-year national economic development plan adopted at the congress and the state budget for 2026.

Kim is expected to be re-elected as the country's top leader, with the same title of chief of the State Affairs Commission.

Party secretary Jo Yong-won, known as one of Kim's closest aides, is widely expected to be elected chairman of the SPA standing committee, likely replacing Choe Ryong-hae, who was relieved of the post during the congress and excluded from the new-term parliament.

North Korea typically convenes an SPA session after a party congress to legislate laws needed to implement decisions made at the congress.

The parliament, however, is widely seen as a body that rubber-stamps decisions made by the ruling party.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
It's fascinating to see how different political systems operate. Here in India, our parliament sessions are lively and often chaotic with debates. Over there, it seems everything is pre-decided. I hope for the sake of the Korean people, the focus on the "five-year economic plan" actually leads to some development and less isolation. 🙏
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David E
Watching from a security perspective, any constitutional change to formalize hostility is concerning. It could freeze diplomacy for years. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution. A more belligerent North Korea adds to the complex security puzzle in the Indo-Pacific.
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Anjali F
The article mentions the state budget for 2026. One has to wonder how much of that budget goes to the military and nuclear programs versus feeding their own people. It's a tragic situation. Our media should also cover the human angle more, not just the political theatre.
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Varun X
Kim Jong-un is just consolidating power again. Changing the constitution to call South Korea a hostile state is a dangerous move. It feels like he's creating a permanent excuse for aggression. This doesn't help anyone in the region. Hope cooler heads prevail, but I doubt it.
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Sarah B
While the political posturing is important to track, I respectfully think the article could have provided more context on what the last party congress actually decided. What were the key economic goals? Understanding that might give a clearer picture of their domestic priorities alongside the foreign policy rhetoric.

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