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)
Therespected Comrade Kim Jong Un was verysatisfied as he visited the Sci-Tech Complex, which was splendidly built on thebanks of
December 23, 2025
Therespected Comrade Kim Jong Un was verysatisfied as he visited the Sci-Tech Complex, which was splendidly built on thebanks of
It happened one day in October2015, when the respected General Secretary KimJong Un looked round the solid fermentation section of
December 23, 2025
It happened one day in October2015, when the respected General Secretary KimJong Un looked round the solid fermentation section of
OneJune day in 2012, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un attended the joint nationalmeeting of the Korean Children’s
December 23, 2025
OneJune day in 2012, the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un attended the joint nationalmeeting of the Korean Children’s
Delegatesof the Korean Children’s Union arrived in Pyongyang one December day in 2022 toattend the Ninth Congress of the KCU amid
December 23, 2025
Delegatesof the Korean Children’s Union arrived in Pyongyang one December day in 2022 toattend the Ninth Congress of the KCU amid
Oneday in May 2013, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Unhad ahistoric talk with officials on bringing about a turn in the development
December 23, 2025
Oneday in May 2013, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Unhad ahistoric talk with officials on bringing about a turn in the development
Chairman Kim Jong Il watched a figure skating demonstration one dayin December in the last year of his great life. Thatday he
December 23, 2025
Chairman Kim Jong Il watched a figure skating demonstration one dayin December in the last year of his great life. Thatday he
One day in February 2012, the peopleof Sagwa-ri of Toksong County received the impressive news that the respectedComrade Kim Jong
December 23, 2025
One day in February 2012, the peopleof Sagwa-ri of Toksong County received the impressive news that the respectedComrade Kim Jong
One summer day in 2016, the respected General Secretary KimJong Un visited a factory. That day, he looked round different places
December 22, 2025
One summer day in 2016, the respected General Secretary KimJong Un visited a factory. That day, he looked round different places
One April day in 2021, the respected General SecretaryKim Jong Un had a talk with senior officials of the Central Committee ofthe
December 22, 2025
One April day in 2021, the respected General SecretaryKim Jong Un had a talk with senior officials of the Central Committee ofthe
After returning from an inspection tour of a foodstufffactory of the Korean People’s Army on the evening of May 16 2013,
December 22, 2025
After returning from an inspection tour of a foodstufffactory of the Korean People’s Army on the evening of May 16 2013,
There is a woman wrestler whobecame an Asian and world champion in succession this year among the sportspeoplewho are exalting the
December 22, 2025
There is a woman wrestler whobecame an Asian and world champion in succession this year among the sportspeoplewho are exalting the
Kim Yu Sim, a Taekwon-Do player of the RyongaksanTaekwon-Do Team, is a world Taekwon-Do star. Born in Sariwon City of North
December 22, 2025
Kim Yu Sim, a Taekwon-Do player of the RyongaksanTaekwon-Do Team, is a world Taekwon-Do star. Born in Sariwon City of North
DPRK player Choe Il Son wasawarded the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025held in Saudi Arabia. She
December 22, 2025
DPRK player Choe Il Son wasawarded the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) at the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025held in Saudi Arabia. She
The Intangible CulturalHeritage Exhibition-2025 recently took place on Moran Hill in Pyongyang amid thegreat expectations and
December 22, 2025
The Intangible CulturalHeritage Exhibition-2025 recently took place on Moran Hill in Pyongyang amid thegreat expectations and
DPRK women footballers took firstplace in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup held in Morocco to lift thefourth World Cup. The
December 21, 2025
DPRK women footballers took firstplace in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup held in Morocco to lift thefourth World Cup. The
The 2025 National OpenTable-Tennis Tournament and Open Tennis Tournament took place respectively atthe Table-Tennis Gymnasium and
December 21, 2025
The 2025 National OpenTable-Tennis Tournament and Open Tennis Tournament took place respectively atthe Table-Tennis Gymnasium and
DPRK players won 23 medals,including 13 golds and 10 silvers, to win the first place in the countrystandings and lift the team cup
December 21, 2025
DPRK players won 23 medals,including 13 golds and 10 silvers, to win the first place in the countrystandings and lift the team cup
DPRK playersproved successful at the 14th Asian Acrobatic Gymnastic Championships held inIndia from October 31 to November 2. Ro
December 21, 2025
DPRK playersproved successful at the 14th Asian Acrobatic Gymnastic Championships held inIndia from October 31 to November 2. Ro
DPRK players achievedlaudable successes in the Third Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain, giving greatpleasure to the Korean people.
December 21, 2025
DPRK players achievedlaudable successes in the Third Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain, giving greatpleasure to the Korean people.
Thesemi-final match between the DPRK and Brazilian teams for the 2025FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup took place on November 5 (local
December 18, 2025
Thesemi-final match between the DPRK and Brazilian teams for the 2025FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup took place on November 5 (local
More Articles
