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Kim Yo Jong Threatens Consequences Over U.S.-South Korea Drills

3/10/2026

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's Kim Jong Un, warned of terrible consequences from the U.S.-South Korea drills set to run March 9–19.
She described the exercises as hostile and a rehearsal for invasion.
Her brother, Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korea's peace efforts as a clumsy farce.
North Korea condemned U.S. actions in Iran as illegal aggression.
The United States continues to seek dialogue with North Korea despite setbacks.

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's Kim Jong Un, warned of terrible consequences from the U.S.-South Korea drills set to run March 9–19.
She described the exercises as hostile and a rehearsal for invasion.
Her brother, Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korea's peace efforts as a clumsy farce.
North Korea condemned U.S. actions in Iran as illegal aggression.
The United States continues to seek dialogue with North Korea despite setbacks.