Kim Yo Jong, the sister of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
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Kim, in a state media statement and quoted by The Associated Press, criticized South Korean President Moon Jae-in for the comments he made while observing the country’s first missile test.
Moon said South Korea’s growing missile capabilities will be a “safe deterrent” against northern provocations, according to the AP.
Kim criticized Moon for saying the gun demonstrations in the North were a provocation and warned of the consequences if he continued to use the same language.
“If the president joins the slander and detraction [against us], this will be followed by countermeasures, and North-South relations will be pushed towards complete destruction, “Kim said, according to the AP.” We don’t want that. “
Kim said the north is increasing its military capabilities for self-defense purposes and not to target any particular country, according to the statement. He also noted that the South has been consolidating its military capabilities.
Both North and South Korea tested missiles on Wednesday as tensions continue to rise in the region.
The north launched two missiles on the west coast of the Korean peninsula. Less than three hours later, the south launched a missile from a submerged 3,700-ton submarine.
According to reports, that missile accurately hit the intended target.
Test launches come after North Korea successfully launched its new long-range cruise missiles this weekend.
The United States has urged North Korea to resume nuclear talks, but talks are currently at a standstill. The North has called for sanctions to be lifted before resurrecting talks.