In rare twin statements, Kim Jong-un’s powerful sister dismissed the idea of US outreach and demanded ‘nuclear weapons state’ recognition.

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said Monday that Pyongyang had "no interest" in efforts by Seoul to improve relations.

North Korea is not interested in any proposal from South Korea and will not sit down for dialogue, Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said Monday, state-run media reported.