NHK Documentaries

Hidden Economy: Money and Power in North Korea (2014x2)

Ausstrahlung: Mai 24, 2014

North Korea has become increasingly isolated under a series of international economic sanctions. The country is in financial straits. How has the Kim Jong Un regime managed to stay in power? Our interviews with people who were once high-ranking officials in the leadership inner circle and an investigation in several countries revealed the existence of secret funds that only the Supreme Leader can freely use. The program will explore connection between power and money in North Korea.