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

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]."

South Korea remains “the enemy” of North Korea despite recent moves by Seoul to ease tensions along the 38th parallel, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in state media Monday.

The driver of one car in the crash was pronounced dead on the scene, while the driver of another was taken to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.

A car crash in the south suburbs resulted in the closure of all southbound lanes of I-57 at I-80, Illinois State Police said.

A south suburban crash on Interstate 80 left a driver dead and another injured on Monday afternoon, Illinois State Police said.