#Korean Peninsula

North Korean leader's sister Kim Yu-jong stated that US-led multinational exercises are pushing Pyongyang to expand its nuclear arsenal. The statement came after a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles.

🇺🇸 Trump stated that Kim Jong Un responded to his call for dialogue and 'always treated him with respect.' This occurred after the reduction of U.S. and South Korean military exercises. 🤝 Pyongyang previously threatened 'self-defense' due to the exercises. 📉 No details provided — but this is the first signal of a possible resumption of contacts since 2021. #Trump #KimJongUn #NorthKorea #Diplomacy #NuclearProgram

🇰🇷 Lee Jae-myung called on North Korea to negotiate 'permanent peace' instead of an armistice. The President of South Korea proposed discussing disarmament and security, but Pyongyang rejected the initiative, calling Seoul a 'hostile state'. Against the backdrop of North Korean military participation in the conflict in Ukraine, Seoul plans to strengthen its defense and develop relations with Japan. #SouthKorea #NorthKorea #Politics

🚨 North Korea has warned of the risk of nuclear war due to US and South Korean exercises. Pyongyang threatens 'self-defense' and criticizes Washington's new nuclear doctrine. Experts link the hardness of North Korea's position to the experience of participating in the war in Ukraine. 🌍⚔️

🔥 Record heat (+36.7°C) recorded in North Korea. Authorities recommend drinking dog meat soup as a 'cure' for overheating. Over 20 people have already died in South Korea. #Korea #Heatwave #DogSoup