N.Korea leader's sister blasts US drills, threatens 'more offensive' response

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: North Korea

World / International

N.Korea leader's sister blasts US drills, threatens 'more offensive' response

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accused the United States of escalating regional tensions through frequent military drills. She warned that Pyongyang could respond in a 'more offensive' manner if its supreme interests and military sovereignty were threatened. Kim referred to recent joint military drills by US forces and allies in the Asia-Pacific as a 'US-led war rehearsal.'

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