Cheong Wa Dae says N. Korea's derogatory remarks unhelpful to building mutual trust
The presidential office on Friday urged Pyongyang to halt its "derogatory remarks" against South Korea, one day after the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un issued a statement seen to be aimed at belittling Seoul and its president. "Derogatory remarks toward our government and president do not help in building mutual trust," the presidential office said in a brief press release. "We call…
The presidential office in South Korea expressed concern on Friday regarding North Korea's derogatory remarks against Seoul and its president. This followed a statement from Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, which appeared to belittle the South Korean government and president. The presidential office stated that derogatory remarks do not contribute to building mutual trust and called on North Korea to cease unnecessary criticism and work towards peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Yo-jong had previously accused Seoul of canceling war games that it enjoyed due to Washington's reduction of a joint South Korea-U.S. military exercise. Additionally, she criticized South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for making "double-dealing remarks," referring to his comments about respecting the drill reduction while pursuing an independent military buildup.
The presidential office reaffirmed its dedication to a policy aimed at peaceful coexistence between the two nations.
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