<p>North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has vowed that his country is not stepping back from nuclear weapons. Not now, not later, not ever. In a speech that sounded less like routine policy and more like a warning, the North Korean leader declared that his country's nuclear status is "irreversible". No ambiguity, no room for negotiation. The statement came just a day after Kim was reappointed as head of the State Affairs Commission, the country’s top decision-making body and as memes on the North Korean leader's alleged FOMO over not being a part of the war between the US, Israel and Iran continue to flood the internet.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-a-moment-of-silence-for-the-0-07-internet-reacts-as-kim-jong-un-s-perfect-election-marred-by-rare-dissent-north-korea-1773819815156"><strong>'A moment of silence for the 0.07%': Internet reacts as Kim Jong Un’s ‘perfect’ election marred by rare dissent</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What did Kim Jong Un say?</strong></h2><p>According to state media reports published Tuesday (Mar 24), speaking at North Korea’s rubber-stamp legislature, Kim laid out what he called an "aggressive" push to strengthen the country’s nuclear arsenal. "We will continue to firmly consolidate our status as a nuclear-armed state as an irreversible course, while aggressively stepping up our struggle against hostile forces," he said.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/north-korean-supreme-leader-kim-jong-un-takes-heir-apparent-ju-ae-shooting-photoshoot-or-show-of-strength-amid-iran-war-1773304047290"><strong>North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un takes heir apparent Ju Ae shooting: Photoshoot or show of strength amid Iran war?</strong></a></p><p>He framed it as a constitutional duty. The country, he said, would continue to "expand and advance". He said that, "we will, in line with the mission entrusted by the Constitution of the Republic …., further expand and advance our self-defensive nuclear deterrent. Kim framed the expansion of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities as "entirely justified".</p><p>At one point, Kim stressed that nuclear forces would be kept in a state of "precise readiness" to counter what he described as "strategic threats".</p><h2><strong>“Mercilessly”: Kim Jong Un's chilling warning to South Korea</strong></h2><p>In a lengthy address reported by the Korean Central News Agency, Kim touched on everything from defence and nuclear policy to the economy and ties with Washington and Seoul.</p><p>South Korea, in particular, came in for direct criticism. Kim described it as "the most hostile state" and said Pyongyang would deal with it "thoroughly". The warning did not stop there. Any move seen as an infringement, he said, would be met "mercilessly, without the slightest consideration or hesitation".</p>

The internet’s "FOMO Warlord" has officially decided his war readiness. After weeks of being the subject of viral memes portraying him as a dejected observer of the US-Iran conflict, Kim Jong Un has declared the nation’s nuclear status "irreversible" and "non-negotiable."

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has vowed that his country is not stepping back from nuclear weapons. Not now, not later, not ever. In a speech that sounded less like routine policy and more like a warning, the North Korean leader declared that his country's nuclear status is "irreversible". No ambiguity, no room for negotiation. The statement came just a day after Kim was reappointed as head of the State Affairs Commission, the country’s top decision-making body and as memes on the North Korean leader's alleged FOMO over not being a part of the war between the US, Israel and Iran continue to flood the internet. Also read | 'A moment of silence for the 0.07%': Internet reacts as Kim Jong Un’s ‘perfect’ election marred by rare dissent What did Kim Jong Un say? According to state media reports published Tuesday (Mar 24), speaking at North Korea’s rubber-stamp legislature, Kim laid out what he called an "aggressive" push to strengthen the country’s nuclear arsenal. "We will continue to firmly consolidate our status as a nuclear-armed state as an irreversible course, while aggressively stepping up our struggle against hostile forces," he said. Also read | North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un takes heir apparent Ju Ae shooting: Photoshoot or show of strength amid Iran war? He framed it as a constitutional duty. The country, he said, would continue to "expand and advance". He said that, "we will, in line with the mission entrusted by the Constitution of the Republic …., further expand and advance our self-defensive nuclear deterrent. Kim framed the expansion of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities as "entirely justified". At one point, Kim stressed that nuclear forces would be kept in a state of "precise readiness" to counter what he described as "strategic threats". “Mercilessly”: Kim Jong Un's chilling warning to South Korea In a lengthy address reported by the Korean Central News Agency, Kim touched on everything from defence and nuclear policy to the economy and ties with Washington and Seoul. South Korea, in particular, came in for direct criticism. Kim described it as "the most hostile state" and said Pyongyang would deal with it "thoroughly". The warning did not stop there. Any move seen as an infringement, he said, would be met "mercilessly, without the slightest consideration or hesitation".

<p>The internet’s "FOMO Warlord" has officially decided his war readiness. After weeks of being the subject of viral memes portraying him as a dejected observer of the US-Iran conflict, Kim Jong Un has declared the nation’s nuclear status "irreversible" and "non-negotiable."</p>

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<p>In a statistical "miracle" that has sent social media into a frenzy of dark humour, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has secured a 15th Supreme People’s Assembly win with a near-impossible figure of 99.93% votes. This is from another figure of 99.99% voter turnout. While the Workers’ Party claimed 99.93% of the total vote, state media outlet KCNA made the unprecedented move of acknowledging a 0.07% dissent rate—the first time "No" votes have been admitted since 1957. The numbers have sent netizens into a frenzy with users on X (formerly Twitter) joking about a "summer population decrease" for the brave 0.07%. Here's all you need to know.</p><h2><strong>99.99% Turnout: How Kim Jong Un's '15th Assembly' Reset Works</strong></h2><p>In the elections that were held to choose members of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly, the country’s legislature, almost every eligible voter turned up. According to official data, only a tiny fraction, 0.0037%, were unable to vote due to being overseas or at sea. An even smaller share, 0.00003%, abstained.</p><p>On the ballot, the outcome was just as overwhelming. Of those who voted, 99.93% supported the candidates. Just 0.07% voted against.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/north-korean-supreme-leader-kim-jong-un-takes-heir-apparent-ju-ae-shooting-photoshoot-or-show-of-strength-amid-iran-war-1773304047290"><strong>North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un takes heir apparent Ju Ae shooting: Photoshoot or show of strength amid Iran war?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Who are the 0.07%? North Korea Admits "No" Votes for the first time in 69 years</strong></h2><p>That 0.07% figure, small as it is, stands out for another reason. It is the first time since 1957 that North Korean state media has acknowledged any level of opposition in a Supreme People’s Assembly election.</p><p>Outside observers have long described these polls as tightly controlled exercises rather than competitive elections. But even within that context, the admission of dissent, however minor, is unusual.</p><p>The number has set off a meme storm on social media with people joking about the fate of the 0.07% who didn't vote for North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.</p><p>“Moment of silence for the 0.07%,” one user wrote. Another quipped, “That 0.07% just became the most wanted people in the country.”</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-shield-of-the-americas-or-shackles-china-mocks-trump-with-ai-video-of-eagle-trapping-latin-american-doves-here-s-what-it-means-1773458991330"><strong>Watch: ‘Shield of the Americas, or shackles?’ China mocks Trump with AI video of eagle trapping doves. Here's what it means</strong></a></p><p>"God waiting to receive the 0.07% who didn't vote for him," said a third. Let's take a look at the choicest memes on Kim's 0.07% haters.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">God waiting to receive the 0.07% who didn't vote for him <a href="https://t.co/jYYA0ZewXj">pic.twitter.com/jYYA0ZewXj</a></p>— timeless (@_DrTobi) <a href="https://twitter.com/_DrTobi/status/2034037801889431658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In unrelated news, population expected to decrease by 0.07% this summer</p>— TheLogicalResponse (@LogicianReacts) <a href="https://twitter.com/LogicianReacts/status/2034021963258106095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">.07% <a href="https://t.co/VM8Snstnqa">pic.twitter.com/VM8Snstnqa</a></p>— Human 🌱 (@6tanky) <a href="https://twitter.com/6tanky/status/2034103938052681809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE BALLOTS: <a href="https://t.co/BlyMwW6K87">pic.twitter.com/BlyMwW6K87</a></p>— WorldMonitor (@_WorldMonitor_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_WorldMonitor_/status/2034021898837741629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Meanwhile North Koreans <a href="https://t.co/7wWGc2PpiQ">pic.twitter.com/7wWGc2PpiQ</a></p>— Notorious Rana (@RahulRa00703319) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulRa00703319/status/2034070767768637660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">the 0.07%: <a href="https://t.co/86b6ciXTjq">pic.twitter.com/86b6ciXTjq</a></p>— George (@verybasedgeorge) <a href="https://twitter.com/verybasedgeorge/status/2034022615090606276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Is North Korea Defining South Korea as a 'Hostile State' in the New Constitution?</strong></h2><p>This remains a key question after the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly. Observers are keenly keeping an eye on whether, after years of hostility, North Korea will finally formally define its relationship with South Korea as openly hostile within its legal framework.</p>

How did Kim Jong Un win 99.93% votes and still go viral over just 0.07%? North Korea reported near-total support for Kim Jong Un, but the rare admission of “No” votes has triggered a meme storm online. Why is that tiny 0.07% breaking the internet? 

Scroll down to see the memes.

In a statistical "miracle" that has sent social media into a frenzy of dark humour, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has secured a 15th Supreme People’s Assembly win with a near-impossible figure of 99.93% votes. This is from another figure of 99.99% voter turnout. While the Workers’ Party claimed 99.93% of the total vote, state media outlet KCNA made the unprecedented move of acknowledging a 0.07% dissent rate—the first time "No" votes have been admitted since 1957. The numbers have sent netizens into a frenzy with users on X (formerly Twitter) joking about a "summer population decrease" for the brave 0.07%. Here's all you need to know. 99.99% Turnout: How Kim Jong Un's '15th Assembly' Reset Works In the elections that were held to choose members of the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly, the country’s legislature, almost every eligible voter turned up. According to official data, only a tiny fraction, 0.0037%, were unable to vote due to being overseas or at sea. An even smaller share, 0.00003%, abstained. On the ballot, the outcome was just as overwhelming. Of those who voted, 99.93% supported the candidates. Just 0.07% voted against. Also read | North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un takes heir apparent Ju Ae shooting: Photoshoot or show of strength amid Iran war? Who are the 0.07%? North Korea Admits "No" Votes for the first time in 69 years That 0.07% figure, small as it is, stands out for another reason. It is the first time since 1957 that North Korean state media has acknowledged any level of opposition in a Supreme People’s Assembly election. Outside observers have long described these polls as tightly controlled exercises rather than competitive elections. But even within that context, the admission of dissent, however minor, is unusual. The number has set off a meme storm on social media with people joking about the fate of the 0.07% who didn't vote for North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. “Moment of silence for the 0.07%,” one user wrote. Another quipped, “That 0.07% just became the most wanted people in the country.” Also read | Watch: ‘Shield of the Americas, or shackles?’ China mocks Trump with AI video of eagle trapping doves. Here's what it means "God waiting to receive the 0.07% who didn't vote for him," said a third. Let's take a look at the choicest memes on Kim's 0.07% haters.

<p>How did Kim Jong Un win 99.93% votes and still go viral over just 0.07%? North Korea reported near-total support for Kim Jong Un, but the rare admission of “No” votes has triggered a meme storm online. Why is that tiny 0.07% breaking the internet?&nbsp;</p><p>Scroll down to see the memes.</p>

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