North Korea's Assembly Acts Amid Tense Inter-Korean Relations

North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly convened, with no formal changes to its unification stance noted by state media KCNA. The session influenced constitutional amendments on age regulations and appointed No Kwang Chol as defense minister, as tensions remained high due to unresolved maritime borders and transportation connections with South Korea.

North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly met this week, according to state media KCNA, though no formal changes were announced regarding its unification position with South Korea. Tensions continue to rise on the peninsula amid missile tests and strained North-South relations.

Speculation on constitutional revisions concerning unification rhetoric remains, as leader Kim Jong Un previously signified a shift in January, calling for the removal of such sentiments. Despite the ongoing tension, no legislative alterations to branding South Korea as a primary adversary were disclosed.

Furthermore, North Korean forces have decided to sever transport links with the South from Wednesday, while constitutional amendments this session included changes to work and voting ages, impacting industry and economy laws as No Kwang Chol was named defense minister.

(With inputs from agencies.)