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Gabija Saveiskyte

“World’s Smartest Man” From South Korea Brutally Mocked For Seeking US Asylum Over “Dumb” Reasons

A South Korean man who claims to have the world’s highest IQ has reportedly applied for political asylum in the United States.

The 36-year-old, Kim Young-hoon, who self-proclaims to have an IQ of 276, said he made the decision because his home country is being run by a “pro-North Korea” government.

His request sparked a wave of humorous reactions online, with many calling his move “unwise” given the current unstable immigration climate in the U.S.

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