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North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US

North Korea leader’s sister denies talks with ‘hostile’ US

Summary

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said she does not know about any talks between North Korea and the United States and called the US policy toward North Korea “hostile.” Meanwhile, President Trump said he has a good relationship with Kim Jong Un, plans to meet him, and criticized South Korea for not helping the US with military operations.

Key Facts

  • Kim Yo Jong said she is unaware of any communication between North Korea’s leader and President Trump.
  • She described the US policy toward North Korea as hostile.
  • President Trump said he gets along well with Kim Jong Un and plans to meet him.
  • Trump stated Kim has responded positively to his talk proposals.
  • Trump criticized South Korea for not helping with US military actions against Iran.
  • Trump ordered a reduction in joint US-South Korea military exercises.
  • Trump has questioned the value of long-standing US military alliances like NATO.
  • Despite past meetings, North Korea has increased its missile and nuclear programs and strengthened ties with Russia.
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