North Korea's World Cup coach Kim Jong-hun was happy to talk about absolutely anything on Monday, as long as questions did not involve politics, regional tensions and leaders, Great or Dear.

"Please, can you ask only football-related questions," pleaded FIFA press officer Gordon Glenn Watson. "There will be no responses to political questions."

Bizarre answers ... North Korea coach Kim Jong-hun Credit:AFP

The first question was comfortable enough for coach Kim Jong-hun.

It concerned the fitness of his squad ahead of their World Cup opener against five-time champions Brazil on Tuesday.