NewzKim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, issued a formal statement on September 18 condemning a recent U.S.-led maritime military exercise. She characterized the drills as a provocative threat to North Korea's security and sovereignty, labeling the maneuvers as an act of aggression by the United States and its allies.
In response to the exercises, Kim vowed that North Korea would accelerate its nuclear weapons development. The statement serves as a reiteration of Pyongyang's commitment to strengthening its nuclear arsenal in direct opposition to regional military activities conducted by the U.S. and its partners.
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