Kim Yo Jong
Coverage of Kim Yo Jong in the Nexus archive.
- US, South Korean militaries wrap up drill early, a day after North Korea’s missile barrage
The U.S. and South Korean militaries concluded their annual drill early as a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea, though Pyongyang stated this step was insufficient to persuade it to return to talks. Following the reduced drills, North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, while Kim Yo Jong dismissed diplomatic overtures regarding the tensions. The US Pacific Command confirmed that the events did not pose an immediate threat to U.S. territory or its allies.
- US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
The U.S. and South Korean militaries wrapped up their annual drills early in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea, despite the North stating this was insufficient to restart talks. Following the reduced exercises, North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, viewing the combined drills as an invasion rehearsal. Diplomatic efforts remain tenuous, with Kim Yo Jong challenging U.S.-SK maneuvers and pointing out that increased leverage for North Korea comes from its modernization programs and expanding ties with Russia.
- US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
The U.S. and South Korean militaries concluded their annual drills early in a gesture toward North Korea, but Kim Yo Jong dismissed the effort, maintaining that the provocative nature of the exercises would not change. Following this diplomatic move, North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, viewing the drills as an invasion rehearsal. The incident occurred amid efforts by North Korea to increase its leverage through missile modernization and alignment with Russia.
- North Korea fires barrage of missiles toward the sea after dismissing overture from Trump
North Korea launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea after dismissing an overture from Donald Trump regarding U.S. military drills. The launches occurred after the U.S. ordered the reduction of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, prompting South Korea to bolster its surveillance posture. Kim Yo Jong stated that personal relations between her brother and Trump remain 'still excellent,' suggesting North Korea will wait for greater concessions before resuming talks.
- South Korea says North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea
North Korea launched a barrage of about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Thursday. South Korea bolstered its surveillance posture and coordinated information with the U.S. and Japan, leading to an emergency meeting of the presidential national security council. Following the launches, the council urged North Korea to halt missile tests that are banned by U.N. Security Council resolutions.
- Trump reveals exact number of North Korea's nuclear weapons
Donald Trump announced that North Korea possesses exactly 57 nuclear weapons while previewing a possible meeting with Kim Jong Un. Separately, Trump ordered War Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially scale back the annual U.S.-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. These remarks come amidst ongoing discussions about regional security and diplomacy.
- South Korea says North Korea fires about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, prompting South Korea to bolster its surveillance and coordinate information with the U.S. and Japan. Following an emergency meeting, South Korea's presidential national security council urged North Korea to halt launches banned by U.N. Security Council resolutions.
- North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
Japan reported that North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday. This incident occurred after South Korean and U.S. militaries scaled back their Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. Meanwhile, Kim Yo Jong dismissed any reduction of drills, stating that the provocative nature of the military activities would not change.
- North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
Japan reported detecting a suspected ballistic missile launched by North Korea toward the sea. This event occurred after South Korean and U.S. militaries scaled back their 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. Amid the tension, Kim Yo Jong dismissed the reduction in drills, stating that their provocative nature would not change.
- North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, issued a military threat in response to a Japanese missile test. She accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
- US adversaries China, North Korea strengthening ties as Xi, Kim set to begin talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for a rare state meeting with Kim Jong Un, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties amid shared tensions with the U.S. Experts suggest China may offer economic aid and resume tourism to reinforce influence, while avoiding pressure on North Korea's denuclearization.
- North Korea Rejects Denuclearization Talks, Asserts Irreversible Nuclear Status
Kim Yo Jong, a senior official in North Korea's Workers’ Party, stated that Pyongyang will not engage in denuclearization discussions with any nation. She dismissed a US State Department report claiming that Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula as an 'absurd fake'.
- North Korea will never surrender nuclear status, Kim Jong Un's sister says
Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, stated that North Korea will never surrender its nuclear status. The declaration reinforces the country's stance on maintaining its nuclear capabilities.
- Kim Jong Un’s sister calls US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’
Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, criticized the US's push for North Korea's denuclearization as an anachronistic dream, stating no one will adhere to US unilateral rhetoric.
- North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': Kim Jong Un's sister
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, declared the country's nuclear program 'absolutely non-negotiable' in a state media statement ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit. North Korea reiterated its rejection of U.S. claims about denuclearization, calling Washington's stance 'false' and emphasizing its 'irreversible' nuclear deterrent policy.
- North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization ‘anachronistic dream’
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, dismissed U.S. demands for denuclearization as an 'anachronistic dream,' vowing to expand the country's nuclear arsenal. The statement followed Kim Jong Un's visit to a new nuclear materials production facility and precedes Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea.
- North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. calls for denuclearization as an 'anachronistic dream,' stating the country will expand its nuclear arsenal. The comments came ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, with analysts suggesting Xi may avoid directly addressing denuclearization and instead offer economic aid.
- North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization an ‘anachronistic dreams’
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. calls for denuclearization as 'anachronistic dreams,' vowing to expand the country's nuclear arsenal amid U.S.-led threats. The statement followed reports of Kim Jong Un visiting a nuclear materials plant and directing increased missile production, while Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to North Korea is expected to focus on reasserting China's influence.
- North Korea says nuclear program 'absolutely nonnegotiable'
North Korea has declared its nuclear program 'absolutely nonnegotiable' as Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, reaffirmed the country's nuclear ambitions ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.