About this episode
The episode explores the complexities and realities of life in North Korea, including the regime's oppression and the perceptions held by both North Koreans and the outside world.
There is perhaps no country in the world more perplexing and bewildering than North Korea. Considered by many as a silo shut off from the rest of the world, much of North Korea is shrouded in mystery. Unfortunately, much of that mystery involves a dictatorial regime and severe oppression of its peoples. But what exactly does it look like inside of North Korea? What are our preconceptions about North Korea, and equally important, what are the preconceptions that North Koreans might hold about the rest of the world? Brandon Gauthier joins the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Brandon Gauthier
Topics covered
- North Korea
- dictatorship
- oppression
- preconceptions
- mystery
- culture
Keywords
- North Korea
- dictatorship
- oppression
- preconceptions
- mystery
- culture
- Brandon Gauthier
Mentioned in this episode
Places: North Korea
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