North Korean state news agency KCNA reported that Kim Yo Jong stated that the cancellation of planned military exercises in the region was a direct consequence of an order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump to scale back the scope of such activities. According to the statement released Thursday, Kim Yo Jong asserted that this development forced seoul to abandon the military exercises it reportedly favored.
In addition to addressing the cancellation, Kim Yo Jong issued strong criticisms regarding the south Korean military, characterizing it as an armed force whose leadership remains under the influence of the United States. While such confrontational statements from Pyongyang are not unprecedented, observers note that the timing suggests North Korea may currently lack interest in diplomatic dialogue with seoul. The geopolitical tension remains evident in recent military actions.
Separately, south Korean military data indicated that on Thursday, North Korea conducted a missile launch, firing approximately a dozen short-range missiles with reported ranges extending up to 300 kilometers. These developments underscore the ongoing strategic divergence between the nations, despite the stated efforts to reduce the scale of joint military exercises in the region.
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