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North Korea fired short-range missiles this past weekend, just days after the sister of Kim Jong Un threatened the United States and South Korea for holding joint military exercises. The missile tests were confirmed by two senior Biden administration officials who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity. They come as…

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. Jorge Silva | Reuters WASHINGTON – The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent an eerie message to the United States on Tuesday, as Biden administration officials arrive for high-level talks in Japan and South Korea.…

SEOUL—Kim Jong Un’s sister warned that the U.S. should avoid causing a stink with North Korea if the two countries are to enjoy a peaceful relationship, as a pair of top Biden administration officials traveled to the region. In a Tuesday state-media report, Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of…

The younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong UnKim Jong UnOvernight Defense: Pentagon asked for third base to house migrant children | Pompeo has regrets on North Korea Pompeo 'regrets' not making more progress with North Korea No gimmicks needed: The Biden doctrine and US-Japan relations MORE fired back at the White…

Comments from Kim Jong Un’s sister come as US secretary of state visits Japan and South Korea. Kim Jo Yong, the powerful sister of the North Korean leader, has threatened to scrap inter-Korean co-operation as she condemned ongoing military drills between South Korea and the United States, and cautioned the…

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends first short course for chief secretaries of the city and county Party committees in Pyongyang. Photo: Reuters4:3 Image: Read More

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attends wreath laying ceremony at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi. Photo: Reuters4:3 Image: Read More

Updated / Monday, 15 Mar 2021 21:38 The remarks by Kim Yo Jong were reported by the North Korean state news agency (file image) The sister of North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, has warned the new US administration that it must avoid "causing a stink" if it wants peace. The remarks by…

There appears to be little immediate hope for a diplomatic thaw between President Joe Biden and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, with Pyongyang reportedly ignoring early administration outreach as the Biden team formulates its North Korea strategy. Reuters reported this weekend that the North Korean officials have not responded…

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