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Podcast: The Master of None
Episode: the Hermit Kingdom: A Deep Dive into North Korea's Mysterious Ways
Description: What do we really know about North Korea, the secretive and isolated nation often referred to as the Hermit Kingdom? Join us as we explore the complexities of this enigmatic country, from its history and culture to its political system and human rights record. We'll examine the challenges and discrimination faced by North Korean defectors in the South, the recent aerial drills conducted by the US, South Korea, and Japan in response to North Korea's ICBM launch, and the North Korean government's financing of their nuclear program. We'll also discuss the current state of US assistance to the DPRK and...