Despite Kim Jong Un’s recent offer of an olive branch to Seoul, North Korean propaganda outlets have continued their attempt to drive a wedge between the U.S. and South Korea, while also criticizing the ROK’s arms buildup and “hostile” attitude.

The propaganda push aimed at an outside audience likely seeks to push South Korea to make concessions ahead of potential talks, though the Seoul government maintains the two sides can address issues the North has raised through discussions.

Just a day after the two Koreas restored hotline operations, a researcher under a party department in charge of inter-Korean affairs wrote