Kim Jong Un's sister mocks South Korea as 'puppet army'

Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has sharply criticized South Korea, labeling it a "puppet army" controlled by the United States. She stated that South Korea is in a "pathetic situation" because it can no longer proceed with its planned "war games."

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South Korea finds itself in a pathetic situation because it can no longer continue its 'war games' as planned.

Kim also personally attacked South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, accusing him of "double-tongued" behavior. This strong rhetoric comes despite recent signals of de-escalation from South Korea and the U.S., suggesting Pyongyang has no current interest in dialogue with Seoul.

The harsh criticism follows North Korea's launch of about a dozen short-range ballistic missiles, with a range of approximately 300 kilometers, according to South Korean military reports. This action occurred shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a reduction of the joint military exercise with South Korea by half. The exercise, "Ulchi Freedom Shield," which began on Monday, is now scheduled to end on Friday instead of August 27.

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puppet army whose command is in the hands of the U.S.

Trump cited his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong-un as the reason for reducing the drills. He also indicated a potential meeting with the North Korean leader later this year. South Korean President Lee had also expressed support for direct talks with Kim in mid-August. North Korea remains internationally isolated due to its missile program and nuclear weapons development.

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double-tongued