Rodman sings North Korea’s Kim birthday song

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Former US professional basketball star Dennis Rodman sang “Happy birthday” to North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in a jampacked stadium in Pyongyang Wednesday, January 8. Wearing a basketball jersey and dark sunglasses, he gestured to the crowd that came to watch an exhibition game participated in by North Korean players and retired NBA teammates. It was Rodman’s 4th trip to North Korea in 12 months. Kim, who is believed to have turned 31 this week, watched the exhibition match with his wife Ri Sol-Ju, and other officials. Rodman has been criticized for failing to raise human rights issues or the case of jailed American Kenneth Bae during his visits. The US government has kept a distance from Rodman’s approach.

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