US President Biden's New Gaffe: Mistaking Kim Jong Un For South Korean President, Sparks Ridicule And Concern

During a campaign reception in California's Portola Valley, US President Joe Biden committed his latest gaffe by addressing North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as the president of South Korea.

The incident took place while Biden was criticizing former President Donald Trump for his relationships with Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by Hindustan Times.

US President Biden's New Gaffe Sparks Ridicule And Concern

The remark was captured in a White House transcript of Biden's remarks at the reception. President Biden is noted for making blunders in naming global leaders. Last year, he hosted a state dinner at the White House for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol but mispronounced Yoon's name and referred to him as "President Moon," mistaking him for Yoon's predecessor, President Moon Jae-in.

Additionally, Biden has stumbled over the names of former and current presidents of Mexico, Egypt, France, Germany, and Ukraine on various occasions. During a NATO Summit in July last year, he mistakenly called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 'Vladimir,' as reported by Hindustan Times.

In February, during a press conference, Biden confused Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador while defending himself against claims of having a poor memory made by former special counsel Robert Mueller.

Controversy Surrounds Biden's Latest Blunder

Biden has faced criticism for several verbal blunders since taking office, raising concerns about his mental health as he contemplates seeking a second term in the White House. If Biden is re-elected in November, he will be 86 years old by the end of his second term, as per media reports.

In response to his latest gaffe, one user commented: "North Korea, South Korea, what's the difference..." Another criticized Biden by stating, "His mind is decaying faster than roadkill." A third user remarked, "But sure, he's totally fit for 4 more years." "Biden is making too many mistakes to be a President anymore," chimed in another user. A fifth user quipped, "He's also the King of Mexico."