What lies behind the impenetrable borders of the world's most enigmatic regime? How does the system of total control operate, keeping its citizens isolated from the outside world? Andrei Lankov unveils fascinating facts about the lives of ordinary people and the changes gradually reshaping the country.
How does one escape from North Korea, and what dangers await those who dare to flee? How did the country handle the coronavirus pandemic? While the DPRK claims to have completely defeated COVID-19, what truly happened within its borders during the global crisis? And what about "my communism comes first"—what are Kim Jong Un's real motives in seeking new allies and closer ties with Russia?
This lecture took place on October 8, 2024, in Berlin.