North Korea has firmly denied South Korean claims that it dismantled propaganda loudspeakers along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), with Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, calling the reports a “pipedream” and rejecting dialogue with the United States. The statement, issued via state media, underscores Pyongyang’s hardline stance amid South Korea’s efforts to ease tensions. This concise article outlines the controversy, North Korea’s position, and its implications, tailored for those tracking inter-Korean relations and U.S. diplomacy. South Korea’s military reported on August 10, 2025, that North Korea was removing some DMZ loudspeakers, interpreting it as a reciprocal gesture after Seoul dismantled its own anti-Pyongyang speakers on August 4. Kim Yo Jong, a senior official, refuted this on August...