North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong has accused South Korean President Lee Jae Myung of “double standards,” saying Seoul talks of peace while staging military exercises with the US, according to Reuters.

The drills, launched this week, are designed to counter North Korea’s nuclear threats. Pyongyang calls them invasion rehearsals, while Seoul and Washington say they are defensive.

President Lee has taken steps to ease tensions, including implementing past agreements and removing border loudspeakers, but North Korea dismissed his efforts as insincere. Seoul’s presidential office said its moves aim to ensure stability and prosperity for both Koreas.

Kim Jong Un also condemned the drills, calling them a sign of “provocation” and vowing to strengthen North Korea’s nuclear arsenal, Reuters reported.