Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed South Korea’s latest diplomatic efforts, saying its continued alignment with the US leaves no room for talks.

In Pyongyang’s first comments on President Lee Jae Myung’s government, she said North Korea has “no interest” in engagement, regardless of Seoul’s proposals. Despite steps by Lee’s administration to ease tensions, Pyongyang appears focused on its growing ties with Russia, according to Firstpost.