Kim Yo Jong rejects Trump meeting, criticizes US administration

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has rejected an invitation for talks with the United States and launched a strong attack on President Donald Trump's administration, describing it as "irrational and hostile."

In a statement released on Wednesday morning, Kim Yo Jong said previous summits between Washington and Pyongyang were merely photo opportunities, casting doubt on the value of resuming talks between the two sides.

The North Korean stance comes two weeks ahead of possible talks between Trump and Kim Jong Un, amid anticipation over upcoming diplomatic moves between the countries.

According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, Pyongyang's rejection reflects an escalation in its political rhetoric toward Washington and its adherence to a hardline position against the US administration, while prospects for resuming dialogue remain unclear.