Sunday, February 11, 2018

After Taking The Spotlight At The Olympics, North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un’s Sister Departs South Korea



The Guardian: 'Humble' Kim Yo-jong has charmed the media, but the glow is unlikely to last

With her ‘deadly side-eye’ and ‘nimble’ ways, the sister of North Korean leader has been the centre of attention since she arrived at the Winter Games

Amid a sea of television cameras and journalists, Kim Yo-jong worked her way through the crowd surrounded by a horde of bodyguards. As she made her way through the room she was silent and always smiling.

The younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been the centre of attention since she landed in South Korea for an historic three-day visit as part of attending the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

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WNU Editor: The U.S. is saying that nothing has changed .... After S. Korea visit, Pence insists ‘no daylight’ on North (AP). More here .... North Korea: US says 'no daylight' between allies despite warmer ties (BBC) and here .... Amid Olympic thaw, Pence says allies united in isolating N. Korea (Reuters). I disagree .... the South Korean President has made it his top priority to develop an environment for detente with North Korea, and as far as he is concern, he now sees an opportunity to grab it. The U.S. and Japan may disagree on this approach .... but from what I am hearing and seeing, it is falling on deaf ears in South Korea. Bottom line .... this is a huge diplomatic win for North Korea, and a convenient excuse for both China and Russia to now say that maybe sanctions should precede cautiously and (maybe) rescinded. As to how is this being received in North Korea .... there is a media black-out .... North Korea keeps mum on summit invite as its delegation completes South visit (Reuters).

More News And Commentary On The Impact Of Kim Yo-jong's Visit To South Korea

The Latest: Kim Jong Un’s sister departs South Korea -- AP
S. Korea's Moon watches concert with Kim Jong Un's sister -- AFP
South Korea’s Moon may be on brink of legacy-defining moment -- AP
South and North Korean officials continue exchange during Olympics -- UPI
Kim Jong Un’s sister heads home after whirlwind SKorea visit -- AP
'Ivanka Trump of North Korea' Captivates World's Media at Winter Olympics -- Sputnik
As Olympics shift to sports, what on Earth just happened? -- Ted Anthony, AP
Hard road ahead for Olympics detente: analysts -- AFP

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