One late night in March Juche 40(1951), President Kim Il Sung visited the house of Ho Hon, speaker of the Supreme People’s Assembly and also president of Kim Il Sung University at that time.
Sympathizing with the old man who was living separated from his family, the President chatted with him for a while. “Some people are now trying to find fault with you, but I believe you. You should only believe in the Party and work hard with great strength and courage whatever they say,” he said.
At that time, those who were not well prepared were so jealous of him as he enjoyed the high confidence of the Party and criticized him behind his back. So he didn’t play janggi (Korean chess) for a long time though he liked to play it very much.
Kim Il Sung saw the chessboard covered with dust and suggested playing a chess game with him in order to relieve him of the unpleasant feeling.
Ho felt very sorry for taking precious time of the leader and played the game falteringly at the beginning. But the President was so informal that he relaxed soon and was engrossed in the game.
The game ended and the night wore on in a pleasant atmosphere. And he felt growing admiration for and gratitude to Kim Il Sung, the incarnation of warm affection and passion.
More From Sports DPRK (En)
One day in April 2015, the respectedGeneral Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the construction site of Terminal 2 ofPyongyang
May 25, 2026
One day in April 2015, the respectedGeneral Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the construction site of Terminal 2 ofPyongyang
It was one day in September 2012 when the respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited aplace to determine the location of the
May 25, 2026
It was one day in September 2012 when the respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited aplace to determine the location of the
On December 6 2019, the respectedGeneral Secretary Kim Jong Un visitedthe Yangdok Hot Spring Resort nearing completion. After
May 25, 2026
On December 6 2019, the respectedGeneral Secretary Kim Jong Un visitedthe Yangdok Hot Spring Resort nearing completion. After
One July day in 2018, the respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited theKangwon Provincial Tree Nursery, despite the midsummer
May 25, 2026
One July day in 2018, the respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited theKangwon Provincial Tree Nursery, despite the midsummer
One day in September 2013, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the construction site of apartment houses
May 25, 2026
One day in September 2013, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the construction site of apartment houses
The respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the constructionsites of the Kumsanpho Fish Pickling Factory and the Kumsanpho
May 25, 2026
The respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the constructionsites of the Kumsanpho Fish Pickling Factory and the Kumsanpho
One day a few years ago, an official inthe light industry sector received a phone call from the respected General
May 25, 2026
One day a few years ago, an official inthe light industry sector received a phone call from the respected General
When he visited the Samjiyon Bog BilberryDrink Factory several years ago, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un paid close
May 25, 2026
When he visited the Samjiyon Bog BilberryDrink Factory several years ago, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un paid close
It happened when the respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited thenewly-built sci-tech learning space at a factory in May 201
May 25, 2026
It happened when the respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited thenewly-built sci-tech learning space at a factory in May 201
One day in April 2015, the respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited theconstruction site of the Paektusan Hero Youth Power
May 25, 2026
One day in April 2015, the respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited theconstruction site of the Paektusan Hero Youth Power
The final for the 2026AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup took place between DPRK and Japanese teams on May17. The DPRK team defeated the
May 22, 2026
The final for the 2026AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup took place between DPRK and Japanese teams on May17. The DPRK team defeated the
DPRK players are winning gold medals everyday in the 2026Asian Weightlifting Championships. On May 15, DPRK playerSong Kuk Hyang
May 22, 2026
DPRK players are winning gold medals everyday in the 2026Asian Weightlifting Championships. On May 15, DPRK playerSong Kuk Hyang
DPRK players are achieving goodresults in the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships every day. They won seven gold medals andset
May 22, 2026
DPRK players are achieving goodresults in the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships every day. They won seven gold medals andset
DPRK player Kim Il Gyong won three gold medals in thewomen's 58kg category of the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships on May
May 22, 2026
DPRK player Kim Il Gyong won three gold medals in thewomen's 58kg category of the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships on May
DPRK weightlifter Pang Un Chol won the 2026 AsianWeightlifting Championships which is being held in India. The championships
May 19, 2026
DPRK weightlifter Pang Un Chol won the 2026 AsianWeightlifting Championships which is being held in India. The championships
One day in May2015, the respected General Secretary KimJong Un met senior officials of the Party, state and economic organs
May 17, 2026
One day in May2015, the respected General Secretary KimJong Un met senior officials of the Party, state and economic organs
One day in May2017, the respected General Secretary KimJong Un visited the Rangnang Disabled Soldiers’ Essential Plastic
May 17, 2026
One day in May2017, the respected General Secretary KimJong Un visited the Rangnang Disabled Soldiers’ Essential Plastic
It happened whenthe respected General Secretary Kim JongUn looked round the Central Zoo under renovation. He suddenly said
May 17, 2026
It happened whenthe respected General Secretary Kim JongUn looked round the Central Zoo under renovation. He suddenly said
On September 92022, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Unmet some officials and gave precious instructions on the issues to beprioriti
May 17, 2026
On September 92022, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Unmet some officials and gave precious instructions on the issues to beprioriti
The respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited afishery station in November several years ago. The officials ofthe station
May 17, 2026
The respected GeneralSecretary Kim Jong Un visited afishery station in November several years ago. The officials ofthe station
More Articles
