Inside North Korea's Isolated Cult of Personality - Jonathan Cheng

Inside North Korea's Isolated Cult of Personality - Jonathan Cheng

March 24, 2026 · 1h 27m

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Jonathan Cheng discusses the religious roots and ideological aspects of North Korea's cult of personality.

Jonathan Cheng, The Wall Street Journal's China bureau chief and former Korea bureau chief, discusses the religious roots of North Korea's cult of personality, the role of ideology, and the future of this isolated state. RESOURCES Korean Messiah: https://koreanmessiah.com/ Jonathan Cheng on X: https://x.com/JChengWSJ Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show

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