Kim Jong Un stated that his country does not desire war but is not avoiding it. He announced the closure of several government bodies dedicated to promoting reconciliation and reunification with South Korea. In a speech to the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim declared that unification with South Korea is no longer feasible and called for a constitutional amendment to designate South Korea as a separate, hostile country. This decision signals a further deterioration in relations between the two Koreas following a series of missile tests by North Korea. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol criticized North Korea’s move to label his country as hostile, while the United States, South Korea, and Japan condemned Pyongyang’s latest missile tests in a joint call. Analysis suggests that Kim is genuinely preparing for war, with North Korean media promoting war preparation themes. Last week, Kim referred to South Korea as a “principal enemy” and dismissed reunification efforts as a mistake.