Kim Yo Jong was responding to comments by Suh Wook that Seoul has the ability and readiness to launch precision strikes on the North if it detected an imminent attac
South Korea's spy service says Kim Yo Jong is the North's number two official behind her brotherThe sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called the South Korean defence minister a"scum-like guy" and warned Seoul may face"a serious threat" for talking about pre-emptive strikes.
Kim Yo Jong's comments came amid heightened tensions on the peninsula after Pyongyang carried out a series of weapons tests this year, including itsDuring a visit to the country's strategic missile command on Friday, South Korean Defence Minister Suh Wook said South Korea has the ability and readiness to launch precision strikes on the North if it detected an imminent attack.
In response, Kim's sister, said in a statement:"The senseless and scum-like guy dare mention a 'pre-emptive strike' at a nuclear weapons state."South Korea may face a serious threat owing to the reckless remarks made by its defence minister.
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