Military control intensified under Kim Jong-un following a humiliating maritime mishap
Kim Jong-un, leader of North Korea, addressed the eighth enlarged meeting of the eighth Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party on May 28, 2025. The focus of the meeting was to reinforce control and guidance over North Korea's armed forces, aligning with the Party's military line and policies.
Kim emphasized the importance of strengthening the political organs within the military, aiming to fortify revolutionary command and discipline systems. He highlighted that this strengthening was critical for resolving issues in army building and military activities.
The meeting also discussed broader military strategy, including measures to maintain North Korea's strategic and tactical superiority. New projects in the defense science and industry sectors were approved, with particular attention given to the restoration of a warship damaged in a recent incident. Notably, some officials, including the vice director of the party's munitions industry department, were detained as part of the investigation into the warship accident.
Following the meeting, state media outlets, such as Rodong Sinmun and KCNA, reported on the need for the armed forces to adhere strictly to the Party's guidance and build a disciplined system. They also noted the replacement of senior military officials as part of efforts to consolidate Kim Jong-un's authority and ensure loyalty.
- Kim Jong-un underscored the significance of strong political structures within the military, suggesting that this reinforcement would aid in resolving complex issues related to education, politics, and general news, including war-and-conflicts, by fortifying revolutionary command and discipline systems.
- As part of the broader military strategy discussions during the meeting, agreements were reached on key defense projects, including defense science and industry, which could have implications for defense, politics, and even general news, such as war-and-conflicts, as well as fostering technological advancements and military readiness.
