[THE INVESTOR] Soon after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un crossed the border to enter South Korea on April 27, every move of his was watched keenly. His penmanship was no exception.
He jotted down a message in a guest book upon his arrival at Peace House where the historic summit with President Moon Jae-in was held.
“A new history begins now. At the start of history and an era of peace,” he wrote.
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“His speedy writing style shows he is very smart but impatient at the same time,” said Koo Bon-jin, a typographist and lawyer. “Those who write fast tend to be a bit sloppy.”
He also pointed out that Kim’s penmanship bears a strong resemblance to that of his grandfather Kim Il-sung and father Kim Jong-il.
“Like his father and grandfather, he has a sort of stiff writing style," Kim said. "This is also similar to that of President Donald Trump. People with such penmanship are usually willing to take challenges, but somewhat self-centered."
“Also, there is some inconsistency in his writing. For example, the shape of O differs in every word. This shows his sometimes impulsive and haphazard personality but it is also predictable in general."
By Park Ga-young (gypark@heraldcorp.com)