Kim Jong Un’s Powerful Sister Says She Is ‘Completely Unaware’ if He Contacted Trump
South Korea and the United States cut the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills to five days, saying readiness will be preserved.
- On Wednesday, Kim Yo-Jong stated she was "unaware" of reported communication between her brother, Kim Jong Un, and President Donald Trump, though she maintained ties between the two leaders remain "excellent."
- Citing his "good relationship" with the North Korean leader, President Trump ordered the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, aiming to reopen diplomatic channels this autumn.
- North Korea's state news agency, KCNA, described the joint maneuvers as "frantic" and "extremely dangerous" in a Wednesday commentary, vowing to counter rival actions and neutralize military threats.
- Seoul was not informed in advance of President Trump's plan to downsize the drills, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun revealed, as operations will now conclude on August 21 rather than August 27.
- Analysts suggest the reduction in military exercises could facilitate dialogue, as the United States maintains about 28,500 troops in South Korea to bolster regional defenses amid Trump's pursuit of potential summits.
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Top North Korean Official Denies Trump’s Claim of Contact With Kim Jong Un, Acknowledges Kim Has Good Memories With Trump
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. A top North Korean official has publicly contradicted Trump’s claim that he has been in communication with Kim Jong Un, with the leader’s sister saying she is completely unaware of a…
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North Korea downplayed the reduction of US maneuvers with South Korea
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