North Korea Sees Drill Cut as Insufficient | Little Rock News

U.S. and South Korea cut their major joint military drill short — six days ahead of schedule — seen as a diplomatic olive branch to North Korea, but Pyongyang’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, called it “insufficient,” insisting the exercises remain provocative. Though Trump had ordered the reduction citing improved ties with Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s Iran stance, the shortened exercise — including halved field training — didn’t sway North Korea’s hardline posture. Analysts suggest Kim may be biding time, waiting for U.S. midterm elections to strike while leveraging growing ties with Russia for support and future leverage, possibly aiming for nuclear recognition and sanctions relief. 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/eb3470eda15f618c