South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's upcoming memoir, "No Going Back," has come under scrutiny after claims surfaced that the book contains easily disprovable lies. One such claim is Noem's assertion that she met with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un while serving as a member of Congress.

According to The Dakota Scout, which obtained a copy of the book, Noem wrote, "I remember when I met with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. I'm sure he underestimated me, having no clue about my experience staring down little tyrants."

However, experts have pointed out that Kim Jong Un did not leave North Korea until 2018, almost a decade after Noem's tenure in Congress. The governor's office acknowledged the error, with spokesperson Ian Fury stating, "We've been made aware that the publisher will be addressing conflated world leaders' names in the book before it is released."

This is not the only international anecdote that Noem may have fabricated in her memoir. She also claimed to have been scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, but Macron's office has clarified that no such meeting was ever planned. While Noem could have potentially attended an event where Macron was present, she did not have a direct invitation for a meeting with the French president.

In another anecdote reviewed by Politico, Noem accused former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley of threatening her in a phone call shortly after her election as governor. Noem recounted Haley offering to mentor her, but insinuating that she would make sure Noem knew about any negative information she heard. A spokesperson for Haley denied the allegations, stating that Haley had called Noem to offer support during a challenging time.

Amidst these controversies, Noem remains committed to the publication of her memoir, which is set to be released later this month. Despite the myriad issues surrounding the book, the governor is scheduled to appear on CBS this Sunday to promote it.

Critics argue that this misguided endeavor, filled with invented anecdotes and questionable claims, raises concerns about Noem's credibility and truthfulness. As the controversy unfolds, one can only wonder how this will impact the governor's political standing and future aspirations.

It remains to be seen whether Noem's memoir will withstand scrutiny and whether readers will be able to distinguish fact from fiction within its pages.