North Korea Strengthens Nuclear Power Status, Declares Itself a Threat to US and Allies

North Korea has amended its constitution to solidify its status as a nuclear power, citing the growing cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan as the "worst actual threat" to the country. The move, although symbolic, reinforces North Korea's stance that it will not discuss denuclearization or give up its weapons. Leader Kim Jong Un justified the country's weapons development program by pointing to trilateral military cooperation between the US, South Korea, and Japan. Experts note that the amendment essentially reiterates North Korea's long-standing position, and relations between North Korea and its rivals have deteriorated in recent years.