North Korea’s New Constitution Codifies a Two-State Korea and Recalibrates Deterrence Signaling
The Diplomat reports that North Korea’s newly public constitutional amendments formally recognize the Republic of Korea as a bordering state and remove unification-oriented language, reinforcing Pyongyang’s two-state posture. The changes appear designed to strengthen assurance signaling while simultaneously bolstering deterrence narratives tied to sovereignty and nuclear status, with maritime disputes remaining a key residual risk.