Reference News Network August 14 report - According to Yonhap News Agency, on August 14, Kim Yo-jong, vice chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee, delivered a speech titled "Seoul's hopes are just a daydream."

The report stated that Kim Yo-jong, on the same day, in a statement released by the Korean Central News Agency, pointed out that North Korea's stance toward the "most dangerous and despicable country that often brings security threats" should be more clear-cut, and North Korean law should include the statement that "the Republic of Korea is the most hostile threat force."

Regarding South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's mention of "North Korea dismantling part of its loudspeakers facing South Korea," Kim Yo-jong said it was an unfounded unilateral speculation and a media hype. The North has never dismantled loudspeakers located in the border area, nor does it intend to remove them.

According to the report, regarding the adjustment of the training arrangements for the upcoming "Ulchi Freedom Shield" joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States, Kim Yo-jong said that the new South Korean government only withdrew measures unilaterally taken by the previous administration, but hoped to receive praise for "achieving something significant," attempting to lure the other party into responding. However, this small trick cannot gain the attention of North Korea. Whether South Korea dismantles loudspeakers, stops broadcasts, or delays or reduces training, North Korea is completely indifferent. North Korea has repeatedly stated that it has no intention of improving relations with "America's loyal accomplice and ally, South Korea," and this decisive position and view will be enshrined in the North Korean Constitution.

Kim Yo-jong also refuted external speculations that North Korea and the United States might restart dialogue with the opportunity of a meeting between U.S. and Russian leaders, saying that North Korea would not sit at the negotiation table with the United States. She said that North Korea has clearly stated that "the personal close relationship between North Korean and U.S. leaders will not reflect on policies," and North Korea is not interested in talks that dwell on irreversible pasts.

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