North Korea Calls Seoul a 'Puppet' for Its Role in US Maritime Exercise North Korea's latest propaganda salvo has left analysts and policymakers scrambling to understand the implications of Pyongyang's "puppet" label for South Korea.
The KCNA's statement comes on the heels of Seoul's participation in RIMPAC, a major maritime exercise led by the US, which marked a significant milestone for South Korean naval capabilities.
The term "puppet" is not new to North Korea's lexicon. However, its use in this context carries particular weight, given the timing and significance of RIMPAC.