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Kim Jong-un Enshrines South Korea as Hostile State in New North Korean Constitution

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North Korea published its revised constitution defining South Korea as a separate, hostile state.

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All previous constitutional references to national reunification have been entirely removed.

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Article 2 lists South Korea alongside China and Russia as nations sharing a border.

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Leader Kim Jong-un's personal authority to command and delegate nuclear forces is legally expanded.

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