Kim Jong-un's Upcoming "Shocking Actual Actions" Directive at the Party Central Military Commission Draws Attention

North General Staff Announces Central Military Commission Approval of Military Measures

North Korea held the 4th Enlarged Meeting of the 7th Central Military Commission of the Party, presided over by Chairman Kim Jong Un, according to Korean Central TV on the 24th. Chairman Kim Jong Un, holding a pencil in one hand, is explaining while counting numbers with his fingers.

As the North Korean military announces plans for troop redeployment and states that it will soon seek approval from the Party Central Military Commission, attention is focused on what message Kim Jong-un, Chairman of the Central Military Commission and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, will deliver.

On the 17th, a spokesperson for the General Staff of the Korean People's Army announced in a statement the deployment of military units to the Mount Kumgang tourism area and the Kaesong Industrial Complex, the deployment of troops to guard posts (GPs) withdrawn from the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the resumption of military exercises in the West Sea, and military support for leaflet (pira) distribution aimed at South Korea. The spokesperson added, "We will submit this for approval by the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea at an early date."

This can be seen as revealing part of the decision-making process before initiating action, interpreted as meaning that final approval from Chairman Kim will be obtained. It also emphasizes the Party-level control over the military while showcasing Kim's authority in commanding key military strategies.

The Party Central Military Commission meeting recently presided over by Kim was the 4th expanded meeting of the 7th term held on May 24. Although North Korean media did not directly quote Kim Jong-un's remarks at the time, they underscored the meeting's significance by stating that new policies for nuclear war deterrence and strategic weapons operation were declared.

Given North Korea's repeated warnings of a hardline stance toward South Korea, there is considerable speculation that a major decision could be announced through Kim's statement. Since the previous meeting mentioned strengthening nuclear deterrence, it is anticipated that North Korea may declare the resumption of nuclear-related activities that had been restrained for some time. Kim also warned of "shocking actual actions" in his New Year's address this year.

Meanwhile, the special aircraft used by Kim Jong-un for domestic inspections was recently spotted over North Korean airspace. Some speculate that Kim may have traveled to unveil a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). However, there are also claims that it was not Kim but a senior Party official aboard the plane.

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