Kim Yo Jong Warns of Escalated North Korean Response to US Military Drills

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong threatens stronger action over US-led military exercises, citing growing regional tensions and nuclear ambitions.

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September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Seoul, South Korea — North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, has issued a sharp warning against U.S.-led military exercises, accusing them of worsening tensions on the Korean Peninsula and signaling the country’s commitment to expanding its nuclear capabilities.

In a statement released through state media KCNA, Kim Yo Jong criticized the Pacific Vanguard 2026 naval exercise near Guam, labeling it a provocative

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