Kim hails 'new-type weapon' as North Korea enshrines nuclear status in law

North Korea has codified its nuclear-armed status into law, making its arsenal permanent and irreversible, while Kim Jong-un touts a 'new-type weapon' days after a missile launch that drew regional anger. The move formalizes a long-standing policy stance, signaling no intent to denuclearize and raising stakes for regional deterrence. Uncertainty remains over the weapon's nature and whether this signals an imminent test or escalation.