North Korea labels Ukrainians as ‘lunatics’
Senior North Korean official Kim Yo-jong has referred to Seoul and Kiev as “bad dogs” bred by the US. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Kiev and Seoul have accused Pyongyang of sending troops to support Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.
Kim Yo-jong, a prominent North Korean official and sister of the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, criticized the “lunatics” in Seoul and Kiev for their threats against nuclear-armed nations. The remarks, reported on Tuesday by the state news agency KCNA, did not specifically address statements from the two governments, but described their “reckless remarks” as “a common feature of bad dogs bred by the US.” Kim also reiterated accusations against Seoul regarding alleged intrusions into North Korean airspace.
Ukrainian officials have alleged that North Korean troops are fighting on the side of Russia in the Ukraine conflict. In a significant speech last week, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stated that Kiev is now confronting not only Russia but also North Korea and Iran.
South Korea has echoed these claims, suggesting that North Korea plans to deploy as many as four brigades—approximately 12,000 soldiers, including special forces—to assist Moscow, according to an assessment by the National Intelligence Service.
In light of these developments, Seoul is reportedly considering sending a field intelligence mission to Ukraine to monitor the situation and may reassess its policy of refraining from providing weapons to Kiev, as noted by the news agency Yonhap on Tuesday, citing a government source.
Both Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the accusations, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissing them as a “bogus story” that even Western supporters of Kiev are unwilling to endorse. Last week, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated he “cannot confirm” the reports but found them “concerning.”
On Tuesday, a North Korean representative at the UN labeled the allegations as “groundless rumors” that did not warrant an official response.
Tensions have escalated in recent weeks on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea severing road and railway links to the South in response to joint military exercises conducted by Seoul and American forces.
Over the weekend, Pyongyang also showcased images of a small drone it claimed had crossed from the South to drop propaganda leaflets over the North Korean capital, though Seoul has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
Kim Yo-jong, a prominent North Korean official and sister of the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, criticized the “lunatics” in Seoul and Kiev for their threats against nuclear-armed nations. The remarks, reported on Tuesday by the state news agency KCNA, did not specifically address statements from the two governments, but described their “reckless remarks” as “a common feature of bad dogs bred by the US.” Kim also reiterated accusations against Seoul regarding alleged intrusions into North Korean airspace.
Ukrainian officials have alleged that North Korean troops are fighting on the side of Russia in the Ukraine conflict. In a significant speech last week, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stated that Kiev is now confronting not only Russia but also North Korea and Iran.
South Korea has echoed these claims, suggesting that North Korea plans to deploy as many as four brigades—approximately 12,000 soldiers, including special forces—to assist Moscow, according to an assessment by the National Intelligence Service.
In light of these developments, Seoul is reportedly considering sending a field intelligence mission to Ukraine to monitor the situation and may reassess its policy of refraining from providing weapons to Kiev, as noted by the news agency Yonhap on Tuesday, citing a government source.
Both Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the accusations, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissing them as a “bogus story” that even Western supporters of Kiev are unwilling to endorse. Last week, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated he “cannot confirm” the reports but found them “concerning.”
On Tuesday, a North Korean representative at the UN labeled the allegations as “groundless rumors” that did not warrant an official response.
Tensions have escalated in recent weeks on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea severing road and railway links to the South in response to joint military exercises conducted by Seoul and American forces.
Over the weekend, Pyongyang also showcased images of a small drone it claimed had crossed from the South to drop propaganda leaflets over the North Korean capital, though Seoul has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
