Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, responded positively to Japanese PM Kishida's outreach to Pyongyang, stating there's 'no reason not to appreciate his recent speech as a positive.' However, she mentioned that the abductee issue is off the table, despite offering hope for a potential North Korea-Japan summit.
I welcomed Prime Minister Khasawneh of Jordan and had a summit meeting with him. This year Japan and Jordan commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of our diplomatic relationship. Jordan plays an extremely important role in fostering regional stability, (1/2) https://t.co/oVGUMQxll5
Remarks by the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have offered a glimmer of hope for the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit. https://t.co/jBz74Ehg3h
N. Korean Leader’s Sister Says Kishida’s Pyongyang Visit Might Come https://t.co/rpUmvffgrj https://t.co/IgeODR5l6X
In response to Japanese PM Kishida's outreach to Pyongyang, Kim Yo Jong says there's "no reason not to appreciate his recent speech as a positive" but abductee issue (why Kishida wants to meet in the first place) is off the table. Full statement: https://t.co/TFvgEXyCJW
North Korea leader's sister says Japan PM's comments positive - KCNA https://t.co/A3JKV1Dfn2 https://t.co/JniUSUH1rq