( CNN ) -- NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman plans to return to North Korea in August , CNN affiliate KXJB reported Monday . Rodman , who recently visited the communist nation , said he plans to vacation with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un . `` I do n't condone what he does , but he 's my friend , '' Rodman told KXJB while in Fargo , North Dakota , for a promotional appearance . Rodman , who was giddy throughout the interview , insisted the North Korean leader does n't want war . Opinion : Do n't be fooled by Dennis Rodman 's trip to North Korea . A spokesman for Rodman said Kim extended the offer during Rodman 's visit a few weeks ago . Rodman and Kim sat next to each other February 28 , watching an unusual basketball exhibition in Pyongyang , North Korea . The visit came at a time of heightened tension between the United States and North Korea , a result of Pyongyang 's pursuit of a nuclear program . Rodman and Kim : Friends for life ? Kim has made it clear that his country 's nuclear test in February signals a new phase of confrontation with the United States , which Pyongyang has described as `` the sworn enemy of the Korean people . '' On Monday , the North Korean military scrapped the Korean War armistice agreement , according to Rodong Sinmun , the official newspaper of North Korea 's ruling Workers ' Party . Pyongyang scraps armistice amid heightened saber rattling . Kim is known to be a big basketball fan and one of his favorite players was Chicago Bulls legend , and Rodman teammate , Michael Jordan . Rodman , 51 , was one of the greatest rebounders in NBA history , ranking 11th all-time in average rebounds per game . The defensive star helped the Detroit Pistons and Bulls win five NBA championships . The flamboyant Rodman frequently dyed his hair ( sometimes many colors ) , sported multiple tattoos and facial piercings . One of his autobiographies is `` I Should Be Dead By Now . '' 5 ways North Korea keeps getting stranger .
NEW : CNN says Rodman was invited to return during his February trip . Rodman was known for rebounding and colorful hairstyles . He visited North Korea in 2009 , becoming friends with Kim Jong Un . He said the supreme leader does n't want to go to war .