"Kim Jong Un stated, 'The dignity of the nation, its national interest and its ultimate victory can only be guaranteed by the strongest of power,' emphasizing North Korea's commitment to its nuclear status."
"'The current world reality... clearly teaches what the true guarantee of a state's existence and peace is,' Kim said, framing the US-Israel conflict as evidence that force prevails over international norms."
"'These circumstances have reinforced Pyongyang's long-standing argument that nuclear weapons are essential for regime survival,' noted Yang Moo-jin, reflecting South Korean analysts' views on Kim's statements."
Kim Jong Un declared North Korea's commitment to being a nuclear-armed state, labeling South Korea as its most hostile enemy. He emphasized that national dignity and interests are secured through military power. The Supreme People's Assembly approved a budget increasing defense spending to 15.8% of total expenditures. Kim rejected disarmament for security guarantees and criticized the US for global aggression. He suggested that nuclear weapons are essential for regime survival, reflecting Pyongyang's belief in their deterrent capability against intervention.
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