Documentary Hack
North Korea: Inside the Mind of a DictatorBy National Geographic

In a Nutshell

This National Geographic documentary series examines the psychology of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, chronicling the events that shaped his first decade in power.

Favorite Quote

If I could compare it to a movie I would say it's Godfather III; that's where Michael Corleone wants to become head of a business empire … and out of the shadows of the mafia regime he inherited.

Chung Min Lee, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Introduction

At just 36 years old, Kim Jong-un reached his tenth year as the Supreme Leader of North Korea.

Only the third leader in the country's relatively young history, Kim follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as North Korea's premier.

North Korea is a nuclear power with the world's fourth-largest military, and Kim commands a God-like status in the country.

But Kim's past is more complex than many realize, torn between the infamous dynasty of bloodshed he has inherited and growing pressure to shape a more modern image for his country.

In this National Geographic documentary, various experts examine key moments in Kim Jong-un's career and shed light on his unique character.

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