North Korean leader’s sister calls Seoul ‘despicable’ after DMZ apology demand

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea's leader, called South Korea "despicable" on Friday after Seoul demanded an apology over a demilitarised zone blast that wounded three soldiers. Pyongyang denied involvement in the landmine blast last month inside the DMZ. South Korea's military called the incident a clear violation of the Armistice Agreement and demanded an official apology. Kim Yo Jong's statement could dampen hopes for improved relations after South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung urged dialogue.

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