The Guardian: Kim Jong-un sister condemns 'frightened dog' South Korea in first public statement
Kim Yo-jong likens South Korea to ‘frightened dog barking’ after Seoul protested against Pyongyang’s live-fire military frill
The sister of North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, has condemned South Korea as a “frightened dog barking” after Seoul protested against a live-fire military exercise by the North.
Kim Yo-jong’s comments – her first known official statement – came after Seoul’s security ministers expressed “strong concern” over Pyongyang’s firing of two short-range ballistic missiles on Monday – its first weapons test for more than three months.
In the statement published by state media on Tuesday, Kim Yo-jong said the North was entitled to carry out military drills and dismissed the South’s condemnation as a “truly senseless act”.
“Such incoherent assertion and actions … only magnify our distrust, hatred and scorn for the South side as a whole,” she added.
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WNU Editor: The publication of this political statement highlights her central role in the regime, and puts to bed any doubts on what is her position in the government. As far as I am concern, she is the second most powerful person in the Korean government, and is completely loyal to her brother. On a side note, she also does this .... Kim Yo Jong orders production of new works of literature (Daily NK).
More News On Kim Yo-jong's Condemnation Of South Korea Over Live-Fire Exercises
Kim Jong Un's sister makes first public statement, slams South Korea over live-fire exercises -- FOX News/AP
Kim Jong Un's Sister Defends North Korea's Missile Drill in First Public Address, Says 'It Was Not Aimed to Threaten Anybody' -- Newsweek
Kim’s Sister Slams South Korea in 1st-Ever Statement -- The New York Times
Kim Jong Un's sister defends NK artillery drills -- NHK
