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Kim Yo-jong

North Korean politician and diplomat, sister of Kim Jong Un

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  • Oct 6

    South Korea plans response over DMZ landmine blast that injured three soldiers

    South Korea is preparing retaliatory measures to force North Korea to apologise after an investigation confirmed northern mines injured three soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone on September 21.

  • Oct 2

    Pyongyang rejects Seoul apology demand after DMZ mine blast wounds three soldiers

    Kim Yo Jong dismissed South Korea's demand for an official apology after a 21 September landmine explosion wounded three South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone, calling Seoul's claims a conspiracy farce.

  • Sep 29

    South Korea's Lee calls for dialogue with North Korea after DMZ mine blast

    President Lee Jae Myung urged Pyongyang to resume talks following a border landmine explosion that wounded three soldiers, while detailing plans for nuclear submarines.

  • Sep 20

    North Korea fires two ballistic missiles off east coast following IAEA nuclear resolution

    Pyongyang launched two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan into the Sea of Japan on 20 September 2026, prompting South Korea to convene an emergency National Security Council meeting.

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