Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean dicator Kim Jong Un, blasted southern peace overtures as "a few sentimental words."

Experts say the comments suggest that North Korea has no plan to return to diplomacy with South Korea and the U.S.

South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said during a press conference on July 28, reported by The Korea Times, that he will propose adjusting the scale of South Korea-U.S. joint military drills. "The issue will be a key topic of discussion at the working-level National Security Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow [Tuesday]."

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country would achieve victory in "anti-imperalist, anti-U.S." battles.

A group of Russian schoolchildren has sent a letter to DPRK leader Kim Jong-un thanking him for the opportunity to "enjoy" their vacation at the Sondowon children's camp in the republic, the Korean Central Telegraphic Agency (KCTAK) reported.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on the military to ramp up combat training to prepare for "coping with a war anytime," state-run media reported.

During a European trip, a video surfaced appearing to show a caddie discreetly dropping a ball in front of Donald Trump at Turnberry, fueling accusations of cheating. Social media users quickly condemned the act,