Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 1:58 PM

North Korea on Wednesday sharply criticized South Korea's leadership, calling it "two-faced" for conducting joint military exercises with the United States while pursuing diplomatic talks with Pyongyang.

Kim Jong Un's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, accused Seoul of holding a "double character," pointing out that the new South Korean president's dialogue efforts conflict with ongoing military cooperation with Washington.

Newly elected South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung has pledged to respect North Korea's political system and build military trust, emphasizing dialogue without preconditions, a clear shift from his predecessor's hardline approach.

Despite these diplomatic intentions, South K...