The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has no plans to remove border loudspeakers near South Korea, state media KCNA declared Thursday. Kim Yo Jong, a senior official in the Workers' Party of Korea, dismissed Seoul's claims of improving relations as 'a foolish dream' 🌌.
What's the Drama? 🎭
South Korean media recently speculated that the DPRK had taken down the speakers—used for propaganda broadcasts—and suggested cross-border ties were warming. But Kim called these reports 'misleading,' adding: 'Whether Seoul stops broadcasting or scales back military drills, we don't care.' 🔥
Military Drills Fuel Tensions ⚔️
The statement criticized upcoming U.S.-South Korea joint exercises, calling them proof of Seoul's 'hostile stance.' It also shut down rumors that the DPRK would engage with the U.S. during the Trump-Putin summit, saying: 'We have nothing to do with the United States.' 🇺🇸❌
Why It Matters 🌏
This fiery exchange highlights ongoing friction on the Korean Peninsula. With loudspeakers blaring and military drills looming, hopes for détente seem stuck on repeat. 🎶🔁
