25 Mind-Blowing Facts About Kim Jong-Un

11. Dennis Rodman Is Kim Jong Un's Best Friend

Kim Jong Un Dennis Rodman
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Kim Jong-un's basketball obsession extends far beyond Michael Jordan though - because he can count former NBA-star Dennis Rodman among his best friends. Rodman flew across from America in both 2013 and 2014 to visit Kim Jong-un - and was reportedly investigated by the US Treasury Department for taking millions of dollars worth of luxury gifts for his friend.

The Supreme Leader's private island was described as "like Hawaii or Ibiza, but he's the only one that lives there" by Rodman, while the former basketball star also claimed Kim Jong-un is a "great dad" to his daughter Kim Ju-ae. And this all begs the question: in the history of mankind, has there ever been such an unlikely and bizarre friendship?

10. Johnnie Walker Whisky Is The Supreme Leader's Tipple Of Choice

Johnnie Walker Whiskey Wallpaper
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North Korea's Supreme Leader is, unsurprisingly, fond of a tipple or two. Kim Jong-il's former chef revealed that Kim Jong-un imports thousands upon thousands of pounds worth of Johnnie Walker whisky from Scotland every year.

Apparently, a few drams of Johnnie Walker and a handful of Yves Saint Laurent cigarettes every night keep Kim Jong-un relaxed - which can only be good for the rest of the world seeing as he has the launch codes for nuclear missiles...

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