Kim Jong Un's Sister Blasts ASEAN Over Denuclearization Call

Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, has strongly criticized ASEAN for urging North Korea to denuclearize. She denounced the call as an interference in the country's internal affairs.

26 Jul, 22:53 — 26 Jul, 23:25

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Kim Yo Jong's strong condemnation underscores North Korea's unwavering stance against denuclearization and its rejection of international pressure. This incident highlights the ongoing diplomatic challenges in addressing North Korea's nuclear program and maintaining regional stability.

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, criticized ASEAN
The criticism was in response to ASEAN's call for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula
Kim Yo Jong described ASEAN's position as "stupid and foolish"

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Kim Yo Jong is the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

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Kim Yo Jong attacked ASEAN on Monday

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ASEAN expressed "deep concern" over North Korea's nuclear development

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ASEAN's expression of "deep concern" over North Korea's nuclear arsenal development

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2d ago

Top North Korea official blasts ASEAN for urging denuclearisation

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attacked the bloc of Southeast Asian nations on Monday for seeking a denuclearised Korean peninsula, blasting the position as "stupid and foolish." At its annual regional forum last week, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations expressed "grave concern" over Pyongyang's ongoing nuclear weapons development and stressed the importance of dialogue "to realize lasting peace and stability in a denuclearized Korean Peninsula." North Korea has l

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