Sister of North Korea’s leader says South Korea’s drone regret was sensible but insufficient

Summary

Kim Yo Jong calls South Korea's drone regret 'sensible but insufficient' and warns of counterattacks if provocations recur amid stalled inter-Korean talks.

Key Points
  • Kim Yo Jong called South Korea's drone flight regret 'sensible' but insufficient as a government response.
  • She warned that any recurrence of drone flights violating North Korea's sovereignty would trigger a 'terrible response' beyond proportionality.
  • South Korea denies operating drones during the specified times but is investigating three civilians suspected of flying drones into North Korea.
  • Analysts believe North Korea's accusations are aimed at escalating anti-South sentiments ahead of the Workers’ Party congress.
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