In an update regarding our previous report, a spokesperson for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has stated that the publisher of her upcoming book will address the issue of conflated world leaders' names before its release. The book, titled "No Going Back," has already generated an uproar due to an account of Noem shooting a dog. However, it has now come to light that there are two instances in which Noem recounts meetings with world leaders that are being disputed.

The controversial claims made by Noem include an alleged meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un while she was serving on the House Armed Services Committee as a member of Congress. Additionally, she states that as the governor, she canceled a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.

However, investigations into these claims have found no evidence to support them. Congressional travel documents and outside sources reviewed by The Dakota Scout have failed to verify either of these accounts. Furthermore, The Scout has directly confirmed with the French president's office that Macron never had a scheduled meeting with Noem.

The claim of a meeting with Kim Jong Un is particularly troubling to North Korea analysts and congressional staffers. The lack of corroborating evidence raises questions about the accuracy and credibility of Noem's statements. It is essential to have accurate and reliable information, especially when it involves interactions with notable world leaders.

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It remains to be seen how Noem and her team will address these disputes in her book. However, the skepticism raised by the lack of supporting evidence will undoubtedly cast a shadow over the credibility of her claims.