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world6 days ago•5 min saved

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.

via Financial Times|

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world6 days ago•5 min saved

Kim Yo Jong rebuffs Trump’s overture as drills wind down

North Korea dismissed Trump’s move to scale back joint US-South Korea drills and cast doubt on any recent contact, with Kim Yo Jong saying the reduction is not a concession and that Kim Jong Un’s relationship with Trump remains ‘excellent.’ The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises are ending early, while Trump pursues personal diplomacy amid Pyongyang’s strengthened military posture and new Moscow ties.

via Financial Times|

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politics6 days ago•3 min saved

Kim Yo Jong Denies Any Ongoing Talks With Trump, Citing Hostile U.S. Policy

Kim Yo Jong said she is unaware of any talks between Kim Jong Un and President Trump, insisting the U.S. maintains a hostile policy toward North Korea; Trump meanwhile claimed he is in touch with Kim and plans to meet, reflecting a pattern of overtures and praise without confirmed negotiations, set against past summits and changes to joint military drills.

via Al Jazeera|

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world19 days ago•2 min saved

Kim Yo Jong warns of fresh military options as Japan expands strike capability

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warned that Pyongyang will deploy “additional military options” in response to Japan’s growing long-range strike capabilities, citing Tokyo’s Tomahawk test and U.S.-led drills, and accusing Washington of enabling Japan’s military buildup while signaling possible future demonstrations to counter perceived threats.

via nbcnews.com|

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world2 months ago•5 min saved

Kim Yo Jong brands U.S. denuclearization push an 'anachronistic dream' as NK expands arsenal

Kim Yo Jong denounces Washington’s push for North Korea’s denuclearization as an 'anachronistic dream,' vowing to steadily expand the DPRK’s nuclear arsenal while Xi Jinping visits Kim Jong Un for talks, signaling a push for international recognition and sanctions relief amid ongoing tensions.

via Politico|

#denuclearization #kim-yo-jong #north-korea

world5 months ago•15 min saved

Kim Yo-jong denounces US-South Korea drills as tensions endure

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korea's leader, criticizes the ongoing US-South Korea joint military drills, signaling continued friction on the Korean Peninsula.

via AP News|

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world5 months ago•2 min saved

Kim Yo Jong warns of unimaginable consequences as US-South Korea drills begin

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong condemned the U.S.-South Korea ’Freedom Shield’ drills as destabilizing, warning of unimaginably terrible consequences as about 18,000 personnel take part in 22 drills over 10 days; Washington and Seoul say the maneuvers are defensive and aim to boost readiness, while Pyongyang argues there is no justification and notes the peninsula remains technically at war since the 1953 armistice.

via Al Jazeera|

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world5 months ago•2 min saved

Kim Jong Un Elevates Daughter as Officials Receive Rifles After Party Congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave sniper rifles to senior party and military officials after a weeklong Workers’ Party congress, describing the gifts as a sign of his absolute trust. State media highlighted his daughter Kim Ju Ae at a shooting range, fueling speculation she may be groomed as a future leader, while Kim Yo Jong was promoted to general affairs director of the party’s central committee, signaling a broader role in internal governance. The congress also reaffirmed plans to accelerate the North’s nuclear arsenal and maintain a hardline stance toward South Korea and the United States.

via Al Jazeera|

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world7 months ago•3 min saved

Kim Yo Jong Warns Seoul: Halt Drones or Pay an Unbearable Price

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed Seoul's outreach and warned that Seoul will pay an 'unbearable price' if drone incursions—alleged by Pyongyang to have occurred in Sept 2025 and Jan 2026—continue, reiterating sovereignty claims. Seoul denies drone links and says it will investigate, while unification officials say Pyongyang is watching Seoul's response and there could be room for dialogue, though the hardline stance risks complicating any talks.

via NK News|

#drones #inter-korean-relations #kim-yo-jong

world7 months ago•2 min saved

North Korea Accuses South of Drone Incidents and Vows Response

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong called on South Korea to investigate recent drone incursions into North Korean airspace, emphasizing the importance of accountability regardless of who operated the drones, amid ongoing tensions and previous drone flights from South Korea.

via Reuters|

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world1 year ago•2 min saved

Kim Jong-un's Sister Dismisses South Korea's Peace Efforts as Unrealistic

North Korea, led by Kim Yo-jong, dismissed South Korea's claims of removing propaganda loudspeakers and rejected any possibility of dialogue, while tensions remain high amid upcoming US-South Korea military exercises and North Korea's strengthening alliance with Russia.

via Euronews.com|

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world1 year ago•4 min saved

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismisses South Korea's peace efforts as a 'foolish dream'

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korean claims of removing loudspeakers along the border, criticizing Seoul's hopes for renewed diplomacy and asserting North Korea's disinterest in talks with the U.S., amid ongoing tensions and military exercises.

via CNN|

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world1 year ago•3 min saved

North Korea insists US must accept its nuclear status amid denuclearization talks

North Korea's sister Kim Yo Jong has stated that the US must accept North Korea as a nuclear weapons state and warned that dialogue aimed at denuclearisation would be seen as a mockery, emphasizing that North Korea is open to defending its current nuclear status and that recent geopolitical changes have altered the prospects for traditional denuclearisation talks.

via Al Jazeera|

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world1 year ago•0 min saved

North Korea Rejects South Korean Peace Initiatives

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, rejected South Korea's recent efforts at dialogue, indicating no interest in restarting talks with Seoul under the new South Korean administration.

via The Washington Post|

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world1 year ago•3 min saved

North Korea's Kim Jong Un's Sister Dismisses South Korea's Peace Overtures

Kim Yo Jong, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's sister, dismissed South Korea's recent overtures for improved relations, criticizing Seoul's trust in the US alliance and rejecting dialogue, especially amid upcoming US-South Korea military exercises, signaling North Korea's firm stance on maintaining hostility and strengthening its nuclear program.

via DW|

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