North Korea Strips ‘Peaceful Reunification’ Phrase from Party Charter
North Korea has excised the term “peaceful reunification” from the Workers’ Party charter, a change first noted by South Korean intelligence and now.
The revised charter, adopted at the party’s Ninth Congress in February, no longer mentions “peaceful reunification,” reflecting a view that the two Koreas are separate, hostile states. South Korean intelligence had reported the amendment in June 2024, but the complete document was only disclosed by the Institute for National Security Strategy during a briefing. The new wording also shifts focus from the achievements of Kim Jong-un’s father and grandfather to strengthening the authority of the party’s general secretary, Kim Jong-un.
Why it matters
The change signals a more confrontational stance toward South Korea, affecting inter-Korean dialogue and regional stability.
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