North Korea: US has not reduced military cooperation with South Korea - contrary to Trump's statement

North Korean state media published a statement by Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, claiming that the US has not reduced its participation in joint military exercises with South Korea, contrary to Trump's announcement. She described the relationship between Trump and Kim Jong Un as 'excellent'. Earlier, the WSJ reported Trump's desire to meet Kim Jong Un in the fall. At the start of the week, Trump announced a significant reduction in US participation in the exercises.

North Korean state media published a statement by Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in which she claims that the United States has not reduced its participation in joint military exercises with South Korea. This statement contradicts the announcement made by US President Donald Trump earlier this week about a significant reduction in American participation in major annual joint exercises. Kim Yo Jong also characterized the relationship between Trump and Kim Jong Un as 'excellent'. Earlier, the American publication The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump is pushing for a meeting with Kim Jong Un this coming fall. The North Korean statement casts doubt on the effectiveness of the announced US step and points to ongoing tension regarding US-South Korea military cooperation.

North Korea: US has not reduced military cooperation with South Korea - contrary to Trump's statement