North Korea mocked South Korea for acting as a US “puppet” after President Donald Trump unilaterally cut back the two countries’ joint military drills. The remarks were attributed to Kim’s sister, who criticized the drill reduction and South Korea’s stance.
WHO:Kim’s sister
WHAT:Kim’s sister mocked South Korea as a US “puppet” over Trump’s cutback of joint military drills.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:54 PM ET
WHERE:North Korea
WHY:The remarks were a reaction to Trump’s unilateral decision to curtail the joint military drills between the US and South Korea.
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