North Korea activates nuclear dead man's switch
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North Korea activates nuclear dead man's switch

May 10, 2026
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North Korea has amended its constitution, mandating an automatic nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or incapacitated by foreign adversaries. This revision, prompted by concerns over recent decapitation attacks in Iran, formalizes retaliatory procedures. The move underscores Pyongyang's heightened security fears amid evolving geopolitical threats.

North Korea activates nuclear dead man's switch
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