Portrait of Kim Jong-un

Kim Jong-un

North Korean dictator, bizarre claims

Contemporary weird famous 68 sayings

Sayings by Kim Jong-un

A frightened dog barks louder.

2017 — Directly insulting then-U.S. President Donald Trump in response to his UN speech.
Wisdom Unverifiable

I would like to advise Trump to exercise prudence in selecting words and to be considerate of whom he speaks to when making a speech in front of the world.

2017 — Offering sarcastic advice to Donald Trump in an official statement.
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

I am now thinking hard about what response he could have expected from us when he allowed such eccentric words to trip off his tongue. Whatever Trump might have expected, he will face results beyond his expectation.

2017 — Responding to Donald Trump's remarks at the UN General Assembly.
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

Surely a rogue and a gangster fond of playing with fire, rather than a politician.

2017 — Describing Donald Trump in an official statement.
Political Unverifiable

The mentally deranged U.S. dotard.

2017 — Insulting Donald Trump in an unprecedented direct personal statement.
Wisdom Unverifiable

Completely destroy South Korea if its security were threatened.

2026 — Warning made in a speech at a Workers' Party congress.
Life & Death Unverifiable

Fully mobilise my nuclear force if threatened.

2020 — Warning issued during a military parade marking the 75th anniversary of the Workers' Party.
Wisdom Unverifiable

Our people have placed trust, as high as the sky and as deep as the sea, in me, but I have failed to always live up to it satisfactorily. I am really sorry for that.

2020 — A rare apology delivered during a military parade, acknowledging his shortcomings.
Nature & World Unverifiable

Although I am entrusted with the important responsibility to lead this country upholding the cause of the great comrades Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il thanks to the trust of all the people, my efforts and sincerity have not been sufficient enough to rid our people of the difficulties in their lives.

2020 — Self-criticism delivered during a military parade speech.
Wisdom Unverifiable

We will continue to work patiently to achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula and regional stability. But if invasive outsiders and provocateurs touch us even slightly, we will not be forgiving in the least and sternly answer with a merciless, holy war of justice.

2016 — Statement in his annual New Year's speech, combining calls for peace with threats of 'holy war'.
Biblical Unverifiable

Physically weak with plain faces... [but also] the strong pillars of the revolution... special thanks to all the Korean women for their unusual and unknown efforts.

2026 — Bizarre and contradictory remarks about women on International Women's Day.
Political Unverifiable

The North has officially recognized the South as the most hostile nation and will thoroughly ignore and disregard it through the clearest remarks and actions.

2026 — Statement regarding South Korea's status, indicating a hardened stance.
Wisdom Unverifiable

The path I chose is correct and that it is the one I have to follow to the last.

2017 — Statement reflecting his resolve regarding North Korea's strategic direction, possibly referring to …
Wisdom Unverifiable

Our people have always been grateful to our Party, but it is none other than themselves who surely deserve a bow of gratitude.

2020 — Expressing gratitude to the North Korean people during a military parade speech.
Wisdom Unverifiable

The entire party, the entire army, and all the people should be firmly united around the Party Central Committee and struggle with all their might for the final victory of our revolution.

2013 — New Year Address
Political Unverifiable

The world will soon witness what a great victory the Korean people will achieve by strengthening their national power in all fields.

2014 — New Year Address
Inspirational Unverifiable

We should make the whole country seethe with a revolutionary spirit and passion for creation.

2016 — Speech at the 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea
Inspirational Unverifiable

We should actively develop and produce various world-level sports equipment and facilities by relying on our own strength and technology.

2015 — Speech at a national meeting of sports officials
Educational Unverifiable

The reality clearly proves that only when we hold high the torch of self-reliance and self-development can we move forward dynamically along the road of socialism.

2016 — Speech at the 7th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea
Wisdom Unverifiable

We should make a radical turn in the development of science and technology and make all sectors of the national economy develop in a balanced way.

2013 — Speech at a national meeting of scientists and technicians
Educational Unverifiable
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