The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebuffed overtures by South Korea’s new liberal government, saying Monday that North Korea has no interests in talks with South Korea no matter what proposal its rival offers.

Kim Yo Jong, the politically influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said Monday that North Korea is uninterested in talks with South Korea regardless of what proposal it offers. "We clarify once again the official stand that no matter what policy is adopted and whatever proposal is made in Seoul,

The presidential office on Monday pushed back against North Korean official Kim Yo-jong’s remarks rejecting talks with South Korea, emphasizing that it is “closely observing the North’s position.”