South Korean leader turns to penguins in bid to meet Kim Jong Un

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 08, 2026 8:13 pm

SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has portrayed himself and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a pair of affectionate penguins in a social media post urging the despot to meet him.

Writing on social media platform X, Lee said on Wednesday he hoped for the day that 'the abnormal state of turmoil and hostility on the Korean peninsula will be overcome'.

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