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Rodman N. Korea Return: Dennis Rodman Confirms 2nd Visit to Kim Jong-un in August

Former U.S. NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman speaks to the media at the airport before departing Pyongyang, March 1, 2013 in this still image taken from video. Rodman watched a basketball match with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju in Pyongyang on Thursday, North Korea state media reported. REUTERS/KCNA for Reuters TV

Dennis Rodman will make a N. Korea return later this year, the former NBA star has confirmed.

Former U.S. NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman speaks to the media at the airport before departing Pyongyang, March 1, 2013 in this still image taken from video. Rodman watched a basketball match with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju in Pyongyang on Thursday, North Korea state media reported. REUTERS/KCNA for Reuters TV

Rodman has said this weekend that he plans to return to North Korea in August, which will spark further controversy following his visit to the country in February.

Earlier this year Rodman was criticized by some when he visited North Korean capital Pyongyang and hung out with dictator, Kim Jong-un. He was seen watching a Harlem Globetrotters exhibition match while drinking Coke with Kim at that time.

Following his visit Kim spoke fondly of Rodman, calling him a “normal guy.”

There was suspicion over the previous visit, and the FBI even reportedly questioned Rodman on his return to find out what had happened.

However, despite the controversy Rodman has refused to back down from his divisive relationship with the North Korean leader, and he now has confirmed a follow up visit to “hang” with his new friend.
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