Kim Jong Un’s sister warns of ‘complete destruction’ of South Korean ties

South Korea test-fires its first underwater-launched ballistic missile (South Korea Defense Ministry via AP)

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has criticised South Korea’s president and threatened a “complete destruction” of bilateral relations after both countries tested ballistic missiles just hours apart.

The missile launches underscored a return to tensions between the rivals at a time when talks aimed at stripping North Korea of its nuclear programme have stalled.