Why is Han Kwang-Son banned by Kim Jong-Un from playing in EPL and taking interviews?

Former Juventus youngster Han Kwang-Son was widely regarded as one of most promising young talents in world during his stay in Italy. However, 21-year-old failed to make a single appearance for Juventus first team and went on to join Qatari side Al-Duhail. However, despite interest from Premier League, player cant play in UK. Here's why.

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Han Kwang-Son can't play in Premier League due to UN Sanctions

Han Kwang-Son Han is considered central to Kim Jong-un’s dream of a fierce rth Korean football team. player was once rumoured to be linked with likes of Arsenal, Everton, and Liverpool. However, it is claimed that British government would have likely blocked his move due to United Nations' sanctions on rth Korea.

Han Kwang-Son's Premier League move nigh impossible unless UN sanctions are lifted 

It is suggested that had Han Kwang-Son played in Premier League, he would send a part of his ws to rth Korea. However, according to UN sanctions, money sent to rth Korea would be considered support for country’s nuclear programme. Hence, move for rth Korean youngster is possible as long as UN sanctions are in place.

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Han Kwang-Son fails to impress at Juventus

Juventus signed Han Kwang-Son last summer for a reported fee of €4.25 million ($4.6 million). However, he failed to live up to hype, struggling to break into first team, with just two bench appearances. He played most games for Juventus' U23s side. Despite making 17 appearances, he failed to end his goal drought.

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Han Kwang-Son impresses at U-17 World Cup

Han Kwang-Son, Pyongyang-born, featured for FC Barcelona academy. He also played for his homeland academy FC Chobyong. His mesmerising performances at 2015 U-17 World Cup in Chile attracted attention from Italian senator Antonio Razzi, who urged him to join ISM Academy in Italy.

Kim Jong-Un exercising control over Han Kwang-Son?

Mundo Deportivo claims that Kim Jong-un acts as a far figure for Han Kwang-Son. re have also been reports that Kim Jong-un controls every aspect of his football career. player isn’t allowed to attend press conferences as well, something that has grown synymous with rth Korea under Kim Jong-un.

Is Kim Jong-un dead?

re have been frequent reports questioning - Is Kim Jong-un dead? According to South Korean government, rth Korean supreme leader is well and alive. re were multiple reports claiming he was dead after botched heart surgery. 

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