Kim Yo Jong Rejects Trump Outreach, Keeps North Korea-US Dialogue Uncertain

North Korea dismissed Donald Trump’s overture to scale back US-South Korea drills, with Kim Yo Jong saying the move changes nothing about the drills' provocative nature and casting doubt on any recent communications with Washington, despite claiming Kim Jong Un’s feelings toward Trump are 'excellent.' The drills were shortened after Trump described them as hostile; experts say the sustained personal channel could be used later, but Pyongyang continues to demand changes to US policy while signaling cautious engagement.