The key point of this plenary meeting is definitely the ‘absolute strengthening of nuclear forces.’ Chairman Kim Jong-un once again emphasized that consolidating the status of a nuclear state is the only survival strategy in the rapidly changing international political environment. We have made clear our intention to go beyond simply increasing our reserves, to qualitatively improve our existing nuclear forces and to build overwhelming defense assets at a level that will put the world on high alert. In particular, the 10,000-ton strategic guided missile cruiser construction project decided in April shows how seriously North Korea is considering sea-based nuclear strike capabilities. These actions are not merely a rhetorical threat, but are interpreted as a practical roadmap to accelerate the development of more innovative and destructive nuclear technology.

In terms of foreign policy, North Korea reaffirmed South Korea as the ‘most hostile country’ and maintained its stance of adhering to the principle of fighting against enemies. In particular, it is noteworthy that he strongly criticized the activities of the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG), the ROK-US extended deterrence consultative body, by defining it as a 'nuclear war simulation.' North Korea claims that the NCG is subdividing the methods and mission procedures of war and writing a detailed nuclear war script, and is using this as an excuse to further strengthen self-defense deterrence. Additionally, the order to fortify the southern border and build a new naval base is interpreted as an intention to accelerate physical disconnection and maintain a state of tension that could lead to a military conflict at any time.

Internally, a major personnel reorganization was carried out to correct organizational discipline. Chairman Kim Jong-un's closest close friend Cho Yong-won, chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, returned to his position as party secretary and head of the Organization and Guidance Department, which appears to be a move to strengthen the unity of the core of power and increase the efficiency of organizational management. On the other hand, the dismissal of Kim Jae-ryong, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, is interpreted as a strong warning message against corruption and poor management within the organization. The fact that the North Korean leadership even openly mentioned the misconduct of an executive from the Military General Political Bureau and predicted legal punishment suggests that the North Korean leadership has judged that it will be difficult to continue the external confrontation structure without correcting the relaxed internal discipline.

On the other hand, in contrast to North Korea's hard-line stance, some are continuously attempting or analyzing to find clues to dialogue between the United States and the United States. The possibility of a personal letter between former President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un mentioned by Unification Minister Chung Dong-young and the movement to continue the legacy of the past show another aspect of the situation on the Korean Peninsula. However, North Korea's harsh rhetoric and military actions at the plenary session are overwhelming these expectations of peace. Economically, North Korea has presented the livelihood tasks of revitalizing the coal industry and modernizing homes, but this is under the shadow of a massive defense-first policy of strengthening nuclear forces, so it is unclear whether the lives of residents will be substantially improved.