North Korean Leader's Sister Claims Successful Defense Against US Spy Plane

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, claimed that North Korean warplanes repelled a U.S. spy plane that flew over its exclusive economic zone, warning of "shocking" consequences if the U.S. continues reconnaissance activities in the area. The U.S. and South Korean militaries have not responded to the allegations. North Korea's Defense Ministry accused the U.S. of flying spy planes into its airspace, while South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff denied the claim, stating that the U.S. was conducting standard reconnaissance activities in coordination with South Korea. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have been heightened as North Korea continues to test-fire missiles and expand its nuclear arsenal.