'Shut your mouth': Kim Jong Un's sister tells South Korean President to 'shut his mouth'

Summary

Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, has lashed out at South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol for his repeated offer of economic aid in exchange for North Korea's denuclearization. State media reported her criticism, suggesting Yoon would have been better off silent than speaking 'nonsense.' This marks the first direct comment by a senior North Korean official on Yoon's 'audacious plan,' first proposed in May and reiterated on his 100th day in office. South Korea's Unification Ministry expressed regret over the 'rude' denouncement and North Korea's intention to continue nuclear development, highlighting the worsening economic crisis and further isolation.

Takeaways

• 🗣️ Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, criticized South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol for his comments on offering economic aid to North Korea in exchange for denuclearization.
• 💬 She suggested that President Yoon would have been better off remaining silent rather than making what she considered nonsensical remarks.
• 📅 President Yoon first proposed his 'audacious plan' in May and reiterated it during a news conference marking his first 100 days in office.
• ⚠️ South Korea's Unification Ministry expressed strong regret over North Korea's denouncement and distortion of their proposal and President Yoon's intentions.
• 🏛️ The Unification Ministry also warned of further isolation and an economic crisis for North Korea if they continue on their current path.
• 📢 Kim Yo Jong's comments on Friday were her harshest personal attack on President Yoon to date.
• 🔊 This marks the first time a senior North Korean official has directly commented on President Yoon's plan.
• 🔄 Kim Yo Jong has been a vocal critic of South Korea in recent years, with her comments reflecting an ongoing tension between the two countries.
• 🤬 In an earlier speech, she blamed South Korea for a COVID-19 outbreak in the North and threatened 'deadly retaliation' if it happened again.
• 🚫 The denouncement from the North signals a lack of willingness to engage with South Korea's proposal for economic aid in exchange for denuclearization.
• 🔄 The ongoing exchange highlights the complex and tense relationship between North and South Korea, with no clear path towards resolution or cooperation.

Q & A

What was the main topic of Kim Yo Jong's statement on South Korea's president?

Kim Yo Jong criticized South Korea's president, Yoon Suk Yeol, for his offer of economic aid to North Korea in exchange for denuclearization, suggesting it would have been better for Yoon to remain silent.

When did Yoon Suk Yeol first propose his plan for economic aid to North Korea?

Yoon Suk Yeol first proposed his plan for economic aid to North Korea in May, which he described as an audacious plan.

How did Yoon Suk Yeol bring up his plan again?

Yoon Suk Yeol brought up his plan again at a news conference marking his first 100 days in office.

What is the role of South Korea's Unification Ministry in this context?

The Unification Ministry of South Korea handles relations with North Korea and warned of further isolation and a worsening economic crisis due to North Korea's denouncement of Yoon's plan.

How did the Unification Ministry respond to Kim Yo Jong's comments?

The Unification Ministry expressed strong regret over North Korea's denouncement and distortion of their idea, instead of responding to the audacious plan and showing their intention of continuing nuclear development.

What is significant about Kim Yo Jong's comments on Yoon Suk Yeol's plan?

Kim Yo Jong's comments marked the first time a senior North Korean official has commented directly on Yoon's plan, and they were her harshest personal attack on Yoon to date.

What has been Kim Yo Jong's stance towards South Korea in recent years?

Kim Yo Jong has become a vocal critic of South Korea, with her comments on Friday being the latest in a series of critical statements.

What incident did Kim Yo Jong blame on South Korea earlier this month?

Kim Yo Jong blamed South Korea for a COVID-19 outbreak in the North during a speech earlier this month.

What threat did Kim Yo Jong make towards South Korea in her speech?

In her speech, Kim Yo Jong threatened 'deadly retaliation' if South Korea were to cause another outbreak in the North.

What is the current state of North Korea's nuclear development as per the script?

The script implies that North Korea is continuing its nuclear development, as indicated by the Unification Ministry's statement about North Korea showing their intention to continue.

What does the term 'denuclearization' refer to in this context?

In this context, 'denuclearization' refers to North Korea abandoning its nuclear weapons program in exchange for economic aid from South Korea.