North Korea's Revised Constitution Drops Reunification References, Deepening Split with Seoul

North Korea's updated constitution has formally dropped all references to reunification with South Korea, codifying Kim Jong Un's "two hostile states" doctrine into the country's foundational legal document. The revision also strengthens Kim's position as a nuclear authority. South Korea's government said the change would not alter its peace policy, but analysts warn the constitutional shift could fuel future border clashes and eliminates the legal framework for inter-Korean dialogue.