North Korea says Kim Yo-jong’s remarks were 'warning,' not opening to Seoul

A senior North Korean official on Tuesday cast doubt on any thaw in relations with Seoul, saying the previous day’s statement by Kim Yo-jong was meant as a warning, not an opening, and dismissed South Korea’s response as “wishful interpretation.”

2026-04-08

Sister of North Korean leader pours cold water on Japanese prime minister's hopes for summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, shot down the Japanese prime minister's calls for talks, saying that such events cannot happen "simply because Japan wants to or is determined to" hold them.

2026-03-23

North Korean leader's sister warns of 'terrible consequences' amid South Korea-U.S. military drills

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday condemned the ongoing joint military drills between South Korea and the United States, warning of "unimaginably terrible consequences."

2026-03-10

North Korean leader's sister confirmed to serve as ruling party's general affairs department director

Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was confirmed to have taken the post of director of the general affairs department of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), according to state media on Saturday.

2026-02-28

Kim Jong-un's sister promoted during North's party congress, may be more involved in international policy

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister Kim Yo-jong was promoted to department head, a minister-level post, and reinstated as an alternate member of the Political Bureau during the Ninth Party Congress of the Workers’ Party, state media reported.

2026-02-24

North leader's sister Kim Yo-jong promoted to party department head at congress

Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been promoted to department head at the ruling Workers' Party of Korea during the party congress, state media reported Tuesday.

2026-02-24

Blue House urges eased tensions, dialogue after North Korea warns it will bolster border security

The Blue House called for dialogue to ease tensions after Kim Yo-jong's warning on border security following a drone incident. The South emphasizes the need for peace and preventive measures.

2026-02-19

North Korean leader's sister hails Seoul's pledge to prevent drone incursions, vows stronger border vigilance: KCNA

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Thursday she "highly appreciates" South Korea's pledge to prevent a recurrence of drone incursions into the North, vowing to step up the country's vigilance along the border with the South.

2026-02-19

N.K. leader's sister praises South's regret over drone incursion

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called the South Korean unification minister's expression of regret over the drone incursion into the North "sensible behavior" and demanded steps to prevent such a recurrence.

2026-02-13

How Pyongyang's claim of South Korean drone incursion threatens Lee's ambitions

The Korean Peninsula has been gripped by a sensitive drone controversy over the past two weeks: What began as an angry claim from Pyongyang has spiraled into challenges for President Lee Jae Myung, straining his attempt to revive a fragile peace.

2026-01-22

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