Our World S17E11 - North Korea: The Insiders

Episode Overview

For over three years, North Korea has enforced strict border closures, preventing anyone from entering or exiting the country. The few foreigners who remained have since departed, leaving the world's most secretive and oppressive regime shrouded in silence. Inside North Korea, three individuals have bravely shared their experiences with the BBC, exposing dire realities. They report that those caught watching foreign films face years of hard labor, while escape attempts can result in execution. Jean Mackenzie, the BBC correspondent in South Korea, poses a troubling question: are we witnessing a new dark age in North Korea?

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