North Korea Ignores U.S. Drill Cuts | Little Rock News

North Korea shrugged off U.S.-South Korea’s scaled-back military drills, with Kim Yo Jong dismissing the move as still aggressive — pointing to other tensions like South Korea’s submarine plans. Despite President Trump’s claim of 57 North Korean nuclear weapons and his optimism about personal ties with Kim Jong Un, Kim Yo Jong denied any current communication between the leaders. Yet she kept the tone mild, praising past meetings and hinting at strategic maneuvering. While the U.S. and South Korea maintained readiness through simulated exercises, Pyongyang’s stance remains firm: the drills don’t change their view of U.S. provocations — and diplomacy’s path stays fraught, even with Trump’s confidence in his rapport with Kim. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9af324c63ae72e24