Kim Yo Jong Criticizes U.S. Nuclear Submarine in South Korea

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, condemned the presence of a U.S. nuclear submarine in the South Korean port of Busan. She accused the U.S. of showcasing its military prowess. The criticism followed a meeting of foreign ministers from South Korea, U.S., and Japan, who discussed North Korea's uranium enrichment and ties with Russia.

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has voiced strong disapproval over the docking of a U.S. nuclear submarine at the South Korean port of Busan, according to state media outlet KCNA.

Describing the submarine's presence as a demonstration of U.S. intentions to flaunt its nuclear capabilities and escalate threats, Kim stated that it highlights American military ambitions. The USS Vermont arrived in Busan on Monday to resupply and provide rest for its crew, as reported by South Korea's Yonhap news agency.

Kim Yo Jong's remarks come in the wake of a trilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, involving the foreign ministers of South Korea, the USA, and Japan. They raised alarms over North Korea's uranium enrichment activities and its ongoing military collaboration with Russia, expressing their commitment to convene a trilateral summit within the year, South Korea's foreign ministry reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)