North Korean Kim Yo Jong releases statement saying, “We will watch over Prime Minister Kishida’s true intentions.”. She added: “To date, it is my understanding that our country's leadership has no plans to improve relations with Japan and has no interest in making contact.'' It is extremely unusual to publish a discourse on relationships.

The statement also leaves behind some implications, saying, "We should keep an eye on Prime MinisterKishida's true intentions a little more"