Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Kim Yo Jong dismisses South Korea's hopes for better relations
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea's leader, said that South Korea's wish for better relations is not possible.
She called it an illusion.
She also said South Korea did something bad that hurt North Korea's rights, but she didn't explain what it was.
This news came from North Korea's official news agency.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korea's hopes for better relations as an illusion.
She accused South Korea of committing a grave provocation that violated North Korea's sovereignty.
The statement was reported by North Korea's state media KCNA on Tuesday, January 13.
Kim Yo Jong did not elaborate on the nature of the provocation.
This statement indicates a continued tense relationship between North and South Korea.
- Who
- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
- What
- Dismissed South Korea's hopes for improved relations as an illusion
- When
- January 13
- Where
- North Korea
- Why
- Accused South Korea of committing a grave provocation
- Person
- Kim Yo Jong
- Role
- Sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
- Statement
- South Korea's hopes for better relations are an illusion
- Date
- January 13
- Source
- KCNA (Korean Central News Agency)