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Kim Yo Jong denies recent contact between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump
Kim Yo Jong, a top North Korean official and sister of Kim Jong Un, has denied knowledge of recent communications between the North Korean leader and U.S. President Donald Trump. Her statement contradicts claims made by Trump, who suggested Kim Jong Un responded positively to a proposal for dialogue and indicated plans to meet the leader before the end of the year.
Despite the denial of recent contact, Kim Yo Jong noted that her brother maintains positive personal feelings and good memories regarding Trump. However, she maintained that the United States continues to pursue a hostile policy toward North Korea.
Regarding the decision by the U.S. and South Korea to reduce the duration of their joint military exercises from ten days to five, Kim Yo Jong characterized the maneuvers as provocative and offensive. She stated that the reduction in scale does not change their nature and that North Korea remains uninterested in the change. She further described the U.S.-South Korea alliance as a master-servant relationship, suggesting the reduction in drills is a consequence of Seoul's geopolitical positioning.
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Donald Trump · Kim Jong Un · Kim Yo Jong · North Korea · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump claimed Kim Jong Un responded positively to a proposal for conversation. destinopanama.com.pa
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kim Yo Jong stated that reducing the scale or duration of US-South Korea military exercises does not change their provocative nature. sputnikglobe.com · sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kim Yo Jong described the relationship between Washington and Seoul as a master-servant dynamic. sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United States and South Korea have reduced the duration of their annual joint military exercises from ten days to five. destinopanama.com.pa
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kim Yo Jong threatened Japan with an immediate strike if it attempts military expansion. sputnikglobe.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kim Yo Jong acknowledged that Kim Jong Un maintains positive personal feelings toward Donald Trump. destinopanama.com.pa · sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kim Yo Jong denies knowledge of recent communications between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump. destinopanama.com.pa · sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Donald Trump expressed intention to meet with Kim Jong Un before the end of the year. destinopanama.com.pa · sapo.pt