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North Korea rejects South Korean medical aid as political provocation

North Korea, through Kim Yo-jong, has rejected South Korea's offer of medical aid, labeling it a political provocation. Kim criticized Seoul for publicizing its efforts to secure UN sanctions exemptions for the aid, viewing it as an insult and a violation of North Korea's sovereignty. She stated that North Korea has nothing to gain or give to South Korea under the current hostile relations. AI

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North Korea rejects South Korean medical aid as political provocation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    North Korea decries medical aid, says ‘nothing to give or receive’ from Seoul

    North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of ‌leader Kim Jong-un, denounced on Thursday South Korea’s plans to provide medical equipment aid to Pyongyang, calling it a “political provocation” and violation of its sovereignty. In a statement carried by state media KCNA, Kim c…