North Korea’s leadership under Kim Jong Un shows continued consolidation through early 2026, with his re-election as chairman of the State Affairs Commission during the March session of the Supreme People’s Assembly and recent constitutional amendments that explicitly place nuclear command and head-of-state authority in his hands. These steps, alongside a generational overhaul of party and military positions at the February Workers’ Party Congress, have reinforced internal stability and loyalty structures. South Korean intelligence assessments indicate the regime is accelerating preparations for a potential dynastic transition involving Kim’s daughter, signaling a multi-year timeline rather than any near-term leadership change. Diplomatic outreach to China and Russia, combined with sustained military and economic mobilization, further aligns with a strategy of regime continuity through the end of 2026. Trader consensus at 94.5 percent for “No” reflects the absence of any verifiable indicators of removal or succession before the market’s resolution date.