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The Enigmatic Journey: Unraveling the Life of Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, has a life shrouded in mystery and intrigue. In this article we try to cover a few of them along with some other details.
Photographic Evidence:
- For years, only a single image of Kim Jong Un existed outside North Korea
- The first official adult photograph was released in 2010.
Birth Date Discrepancy:
- Officially born on January 8, 1982, as per North Korean authorities.
- The Neighboring South Korean intelligence suggests an alternate birth date, a year later.
- Speculation surrounds the symbolic change in Kim’s official birth year, aligning with significant family milestones.
Family Background:
- He is the Second of three children to Ko Yong Hui and Kim Jong Il.
- Grandson of Kim Il Sung, the founder of North Korea.
- Distinct as the first North Korean leader born a citizen, given his father’s Soviet birth and grandfather’s Japanese colonial-era birth.
Forged Passports Revelation:
- In February 2018, reports surfaced about forged passports allegedly used by Kim and his father.
- The Passports were said to be issued by Brazil and dated February 26, 1996.
Swiss Sojourn:
- All of Kim Jong Il’s children, including Kim Jong Un, lived in Switzerland.
- Attended the International School of Berne from 1993 to 1998.
- Described as shy, a good student, and a basketball enthusiast.
- New documents in April 2012 indicated his presence in Switzerland from 1991 or 1992.
- Anthropological analysis in Lyon suggested a 95% facial conformity between images in 1999 and 2012, reinforcing their likely identity.
Liebefeld Steinhölzli State School:
- Attended from 1998 to 2000 as “Pak-un” or “Un-pak.”
- He pretended to be Son of a North Korean embassy employee.
- While Kim was Well-integrated and ambitious but reportedly he had poor grades and attendance at school.
Interests and Activities:
- Kim is known for his obsession with basketball, computer games, and admiration for Michael Jordan.
- Attended Kim Il Sung University from 2002 to 2007, earning degrees in physics and military studies.
Kim Jong Un’s journey remains a captivating exploration, offering glimpses into the life of a leader who emerged from the shadows onto the global stage.
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