Kim Jong-un's influential sister sees South Korea's 'daring' to boost the economy in exchange for North Korea giving up its nuclear weapons. ' weapon as she confirmed a new missile launch, which denounced the proposal.
That comes weeks after the dictator issued a chilling warning to the West, claiming that his country was "ready to mobilize" nuclear weapons.
The tyrant's sister says South Korea will "never deal" with South Korea's proposed "daring" initiative to provide North Korea with economic aid in exchange for denuclearization.
In May, South Korean President Yoon Sook-yeol said, "In cooperation with the international community, we will develop a bold plan to significantly strengthen the North Korean economy and improve the quality of life of its people." We are ready to present,” he said.
On Wednesday, the 100th day of his inauguration, Yoon said he was willing to provide phased economic aid to North Korea if it ended its nuclear weapons program and began denuclearization. repeated.
Kim Yo-jong today condemned the idea, saying such a plan was ignorant and "the height of stupidity far from being realized."
She also argued that the premise that "if North Korea takes steps to denuclearize" is itself wrong.
Kim Yo-jung said. I think he is really innocent and young.
"I don't know what outlandish plans he'll knock on our door if his 'bold initiative' doesn't work, but we've made it clear that we will never deal with it."
She also confirmed that North Korea test-launched two cruise missiles on Wednesday when President Yoon held a press conference, but South Korea said it detected the wrong location. Stated.
South Korea's military said two of her cruise missiles were launched from the town of Oncheon on the west coast early Wednesday and US officials are analyzing the details of the flight.
A Pentagon spokesman declined to comment, but said the United States remains committed to working closely with allies to "address the threat" posed by North Korea.
The launch came just one day after Seoul and Washington began their four-day joint military exercises.
Wargames is preparing for the long-interrupted live field training Ulchi Freedom Shield, which will run from August 22nd until he September 1st.
