(LEAD) Kim Yo-jong says N. Korean leader calls Lee 'frank, broad-minded' for his regret over drone incident | Yonhap News Agency

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OK (ATTN: ADDS response from Cheong Wa Dae in last para) SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said Monday the leader Kim described President Lee Jae Myung as "frank and broad-minded" following Lee's expression of regret over unauthorized drone flights into the North. Earlier in the day, Lee expressed regret over the incident at a Cabinet meeting, saying "Although this was not an act by our government, I express regret to the North Korean side over the unnecessary military tension caused by such reckless behavior." In a statement released by the North's state media under her name, Kim, who serves as department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party, said Pyongyang "appreciated it as a very fortunate and wise behavior." "Our head of state commented on it as a manifestation of a frank and broad-minded man's attitude," the statement read. However, she also warned Seoul "should stop any reckless provocation" against Pyongyang and "refrain from any attempt at contact, instead of paying lip-service to the utmost importance of peace and security." Late Monday, Cheong Wa Dae said it "hopes the swift inter-Korean exchange of views will contribute to peace on the Korean Peninsula," adding that the government will "continue to work toward peaceful coexistence." The file photo taken Feb. 10, 2018, shows Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (Yonhap) (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into N. Korean leader calls Lee 'frank, broad-minded' for his regret over drone incident Next (LEAD) Kim Yo-jong says N.

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(ATTN: ADDS response from Cheong Wa Dae in last para)
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said Monday the leader Kim described President Lee Jae Myung as "frank and broad-minded" following Lee's expression of regret over unauthorized drone flights into the North.
Earlier in the day, Lee expressed regret over the incident at a Cabinet meeting, saying "Although this was not an act by our government, I express regret to the North Korean side over the unnecessary military tension caused by such reckless behavior."
In a statement released by the North's state media under her name, Kim, who serves as department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party, said Pyongyang "appreciated it as a very fortunate and wise behavior."
"Our head of state commented on it as a manifestation of a frank and broad-minded man's attitude," the statement read.
However, she also warned Seoul "should stop any reckless provocation" against Pyongyang and "refrain from any attempt at contact, instead of paying lip-service to the utmost importance of peace and security."
Late Monday, Cheong Wa Dae said it "hopes the swift inter-Korean exchange of views will contribute to peace on the Korean Peninsula," adding that the government will "continue to work toward peaceful coexistence."
The file photo taken Feb. 10, 2018, shows Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

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### Areas for Consideration
- Korea referred to prosecution Keywords #Kim Yo-jong #drone incursion Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S.

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- However, she also warned Seoul "should stop any reckless provocation" against Pyongyang and "refrain from any attempt at contact, instead of paying lip-service to the utmost importance of peace and security." Late Monday, Cheong Wa Dae said it "hopes the swift inter-Korean exchange of views will contribute to peace on the Korean Peninsula," adding that the government will "continue to work toward peaceful coexistence." The file photo taken Feb. 10, 2018, shows Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (Yonhap) (END) Related Articles (LEAD) Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into N.
- Korea (LEAD) 3 civilian suspects in drone flights to N.
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- Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee expresses regret over drone flights by individuals into N.

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This article covers kim, lead, korean topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 563.