Kim Yo Jong emerges as North Korea's new point person on inter-Korean issues



Analysis Kim Yo Jong emerges as North Korea’s new point person on inter-Korean issues Amid rising tensions with Seoul, Kim's "distinct style" points to growing responsibilities Jeongmin Kim June 10, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Blue House Kim Yo Jong has taken on a new role as a vocal and aggressive North Korean point person addressing South Korean affairs, state media analysis by NK News and experts suggested this week. Amid mounting inter-Korean tensions in recent days, the DPRK leader's sister has been front and center in some of Pyongyang's harshest missives against Seoul. Kim Yo Jong has taken on a new role as a vocal and aggressive North Korean point person addressing South Korean affairs, state media analysis by NK News and experts suggested this week. Amid mounting inter-Korean tensions in recent days, the DPRK leader's sister has been front and center in some of Pyongyang's harshest missives against Seoul. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Yo Jong emerges as North Korea’s new point person on inter-Korean issues

Amid rising tensions with Seoul, Kim's "distinct style" points to growing responsibilities

Jeongmin Kim June 10, 2020

Kim Yo Jong emerges as North Korea’s new point person on inter-Korean issues

Kim Yo Jong has taken on a new role as a vocal and aggressive North Korean point person addressing South Korean affairs, state media analysis by NK News and experts suggested this week.

Amid mounting inter-Korean tensions in recent days, the DPRK leader's sister has been front and center in some of Pyongyang's harshest missives against Seoul.

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