Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, says she is unaware of any communication between Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement shared by North Korea’s state media on Wednesday, she denies knowledge of reported talks or contact involving the two leaders.
Earlier in the day, Trump said publicly that Kim Jong Un had responded to his request to speak, according to reporting in the U.S. press. The accounts describe a discrepancy between Trump’s statements about a potential conversation and North Korea’s position, as reflected by Kim Yo Jong’s denial. Both outlets center on her claim that she lacks awareness of any such interaction.
The difference in emphasis reflects how each outlet frames the exchange: U.S. reporting highlights Trump’s remarks about a response, while North Korean messaging, relayed by state media, focuses on Kim Yo Jong’s denial of any knowledge about discussions.
