Jinny Chung

LA comedian and UCB affiliate

LA comedian and UCB affiliate

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un responded to President Trump’s insults by calling him a “dotard”in an unprecedented statement    Friday   .  North Korean leaders have a history of some…

How North Korea insults the U.S.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un responded to President Trump’s insults by calling him a “dotard”in an unprecedented statement Friday .  North Korean leaders have a history of some…

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