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He rose from anti-Japanese freedom to the leader of a Soviet-led puppet government in North Korea. But just as North Korea gained its independence, Kim Il-sung led the country to the brink of exti ... Show More
Nov 2022
Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic
Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and listen to our Thanksgiving Special on the regime-changing, as ... Show More
42m 41s
Mar 2022
South Korea’s incoming “anti-feminist” president
With its neighbor distracted by domestic culture wars, North Korea is making new moves.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Noel King.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained
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24m 42s
Apr 2023
Abducted and Enslaved: The Kidnapped Filmmakers Behind North Korean Cinema
Experience the incredible true story of the kidnapped South Korean filmmakers, Shin Sang-Ok and Choi Eun-Hee, who were forced to make propaganda films for North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il. This is a tale of courage, resilience, and the power of cinema in the face of oppression.
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53m 47s