Before you praise Kim Yo Jong, remember how brutal the North Korean regime is

Published February 12, 2018 4:21pm ET



Several media outlets expressed their admiration for Kim Yo Jong and her presence at the Winter Olympics over the weekend. Kim, who the media have been referring to as “the Ivanka Trump of North Korea,” is the sister and trusted advisor to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.

CNN tweeted “Kim Jong Un’s sister is stealing the show at the Winter Olympics.” The tweet included an article that mentioned Kim Yo Jong’s smile and the “warm message” she wrote in South Korea’s presidential guest book, as well as her “diplomatic” nature.

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