Kim’s sister slams Seoul for doubting zero-virus claim

Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, has warned of consequences after South Korea’s foreign minister expressed doubts over the North’s claims to be coronavirus-free (Jorge Silva/Pool/AP)

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has attacked South Korea’s foreign minister for questioning the North’s claim to be coronavirus free, warning of potential consequences for the comments.

South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said over the weekend it was hard to believe North Korea’s claim there has been no virus outbreak on its soil.