North Korea unveils its most stringent strategy against the United States during a significant party meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a significant policy-setting meeting of the ruling party last week, as reported by state media KCNA on Sunday. The gathering of party and government officials concluded that North Korea would implement the “toughest” strategy to counter the United States, focusing on its security and national interests, although specific details were not provided.

The KCNA report indicated that the alliance among South Korea, the U.S., and Japan has evolved into a “nuclear military bloc,” with South Korea being characterized as an “anti-communist outpost” for the United States.

“This situation clearly indicates the direction we must take and the actions we need to pursue,” the report stated. The meeting, which took place from December 23 to 27, also assessed the response to this year’s floods, including the relocation of affected individuals to Pyongyang, the capital. Additionally, the reclusive nation expressed its commitment to enhancing relations with “friendly” countries during the discussions.

Kim emphasized the need for advancements in defense science and technology to strengthen the country’s deterrent capabilities. Such meetings typically span several days and have been utilized in recent years for significant policy declarations.

In a leadership change, Pyongyang appointed Pak Thae Song, a party secretary, as the new premier, succeeding Kim Tok Hun. Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui was also elevated to a member of the influential Politburo of the party’s Central Committee. The 11th plenary session of the eighth central committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea concluded a year marked by a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim, which resulted in a mutual defense agreement.