S27·E35 North Korea: Life Inside the Secret State
- Episode
- Season 27, Episode 35
- Air Date
- November 14, 2013
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
North Koreans are breaking down the barriers of the gulag state. Following covert filmmakers, this doc shows real life under the new leader Kim Jong Un, highlighting the contrasting ox-drawn farms to the glittering life of the elite in Pyongyang. The starving children on the streets are of artificial food shortages engendered by corruption. See how USBs, cell phones and DVDs from the South are transforming North Koreans' views of their world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 27 Episode 35 of Dispatches air?
Season 27, Episode 35 ('North Korea: Life Inside the Secret State') originally aired on November 14, 2013.
How long is Season 27 Episode 35 ('North Korea: Life Inside the Secret State')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Dispatches.
What happens in Dispatches Season 27 Episode 35?
North Koreans are breaking down the barriers of the gulag state. Following covert filmmakers, this doc shows real life under the new leader Kim Jong Un, highlighting the contrasting ox-drawn farms to the glittering life of the elite in Pyongyang. The starving children on the streets are of artificia...
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