North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, criticizes U.S.-led military drills in the Asia-Pacific region and warns Pyongyang will take a “more offensive” response. She describes the exercises as threatening and says they require North Korea to respond with measures of a similar nature.
According to the outlets, Kim Yo Jong links the drills to broader U.S. efforts to expand military influence in the region. She frames the exercises as rehearsals for war, including through joint drills involving the United States and its allies held over recent months. The coverage is based on state media statements attributed to Kim Yo Jong.
While all reports highlight the warning of a stronger or “more offensive” North Korean reaction, they differ slightly in wording and emphasis—some characterize the drills as “war games” or “war rehearsals,” while others focus more directly on escalation and the need for a responsive posture.
