Nuclear no-go: North Korea signals denuclearisation-era’s end in twin warnings

In a rare display of rapid-fire messaging, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has issued back-to-back warnings to the United States and South Korea, rejecting any attempt to question its nuclear status.
Analysts interpret the diplomatic offensive, being led by Kim Yo-jong, as Pyongyang’s bid to seize control of the diplomatic agenda on the Korean peninsula following the recent change of power in Seoul.
On Tuesday, Kim cautioned the US against pursuing denuclearisation,…