Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine



News Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine North Korean leader’s statement appears to be response to claims DPRK is sending troops to aid Russia’s invasion Shreyas Reddy October 22, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Yo Jong speaking at a national meeting in Pyongyang \| Image: KCTV (Aug. 11, 2022) The North Korean leader’s influential sister threatened “terrible and fatal” retaliation against Seoul on Tuesday, following South Korea and Ukraine’s recent allegations that Pyongyang has dispatched troops to support Russia’s invasion. In a statement released through the state-owned Korean Central News Agency on Tuesday evening, Kim Yo Jong accused the two countries of provoking “nuclear weapons states,” without specifying what actions have drawn Pyongyang’s ire. The North Korean leader’s influential sister threatened “terrible and fatal” retaliation against Seoul on Tuesday, following South Korea and Ukraine’s recent allegations that Pyongyang has dispatched troops to support Russia’s invasion. In a statement released through the state-owned Korean Central News Agency on Tuesday evening, Kim Yo Jong accused the two countries of provoking “nuclear weapons states,” without specifying what actions have drawn Pyongyang’s ire. 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 threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

North Korean leader’s statement appears to be response to claims DPRK is sending troops to aid Russia’s invasion

Shreyas Reddy October 22, 2024

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘fatal’ retaliation against Seoul, while slamming Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong speaking at a national meeting in Pyongyang | Image: KCTV (Aug. 11, 2022)

The North Korean leader’s influential sister threatened “terrible and fatal” retaliation against Seoul on Tuesday, following South Korea and Ukraine’s recent allegations that Pyongyang has dispatched troops to support Russia’s invasion.

In a statement released through the state-owned Korean Central News Agency on Tuesday evening, Kim Yo Jong accused the two countries of provoking “nuclear weapons states,” without specifying what actions have drawn Pyongyang’s ire.

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