Cheong "Closely Monitoring Kim Yo-jong's Statement Intent and North Korea's Response"

Seo Hoon, Director of National Security Office, Reports to President on Kim Yo-jong's Statement... "No Known Unusual North Korean Activity"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] The Blue House stated that it is closely monitoring the intent of the statement by Kim Yo-jong, Deputy Director of the North Korean Workers' Party, and North Korea's response.

A Blue House official said on the 10th, "At this point, we are not making any premature judgments about the intent of today's statement or North Korea's future response, but are closely watching North Korea's attitude."

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

The Blue House reported that National Security Office Director Suh Hoon briefed President Moon Jae-in. A Blue House official said, "Given the gravity of today's matter, I understand that the National Security Office Director reported to the President, and we are not aware of any unusual movements by North Korea."

The Blue House official added, "We view this as a reiteration of North Korea's existing stance on the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises, following the statement issued on the 1st."

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