Kim Jong-un's sister says she has 'no interest' in Trump move to scale back drills with South Korea
Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has said she has "no interest" in a decision by Donald Trump to reduce military exercises with South Korea. The comment comes amid continuing tension on the Korean Peninsula, where joint drills between Washington and Seoul have long been a sensitive issue for Pyongyang. The statement was reported on 19 August 2026 and is the latest public reaction from a senior North Korean figure to a change in the scale of the exercises.According to the report, Kim Yo-jong dismissed the move rather than welcoming it as a sign of improved... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 14:38 LONDON
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North Korea warns of new deterrent as US-South Korea drills near
North Korea has condemned upcoming joint military exercises by the United States and South Korea, saying it will answer what it calls a new threat with a new level of deterrent. The drills, named Ulchi Freedom Shield, are due to begin on 17 August and run until 27 August. Pyongyang said the exercises heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula and are part of a broader shift in US-led military cooperation in the region.According to a statement published by the Korean Central News Agency, a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the planned drills are intended to master fighting methods based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 07:05 LONDON
