The sister of the North Korean leader criticizes the joint exercises between South Korea and the United States

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized on Wednesday joint military exercises conducted by Seoul and Washington, pledging to strengthen her country's military power in the face of hostile forces. Kim Yo Jong, who holds the position of Deputy Director of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party, said that the United States conducted more than 80 rounds of military exercises with its followers, and those organized by South Korea total more than 60 rounds during this year. She added in a statement published by the North Korean Central News Agency that this clearly shows 'who are the main criminals who are straining the regional situation.' Kim also accused the two allies and Japan of escalating tensions in the region, noting that they were like a burning fuse by conducting trilateral military exercises, according to the statement. 'We will continue to build overwhelming and stronger military capabilities to defend our sovereignty, security and regional peace, and no one can break o ur resolve,' she said. Kim's statements come as Seoul and Washington conduct annual joint exercises for two weeks to "enhance preparedness to confront military threats" from North Korea./EndThe sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized on Wednesday joint military exercises conducted by Seoul and Washington, pledging to strengthen her country's military power in the face of hostile forces. Kim Yo Jong, who holds the position of Deputy Director of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party, said that the United States conducted more than 80 rounds of military exercises with its followers, and those organized by South Korea total more than 60 rounds during this year. She added in a statement published by the North Korean Central News Agency that this clearly shows 'who are the main criminals who are straining the regional situation.' Kim also accused the two allies and Japan of escalating tensions in the region, noting that they were like a burning fuse by conducting trilateral military ex ercises, according to the statement. 'We will continue to build overwhelming and stronger military capabilities to defend our sovereignty, security and regional peace, and no one can break our resolve,' she said. Kim's statements come as Seoul and Washington conduct annual joint exercises for two weeks to "enhance preparedness to confront military threats" from North Korea./End Source: National Iraqi News Agency