The story of how Kim Il Sung rose to power and made himself a god in the eyes of his people, plus how he started the infamous Korean War.
A look at the rise of the infamous Kim Jong Un, who utilises propaganda and filmmaking to gain power. Plus, the story of how he kidnaps South Korean filmmakers and starts a terror campaign in the build-up to the Olympics in Seoul.
Towards the end of the Cold War, Kim Jong Il begins a nuclear weapons program after North Korea loses Soviet patronage. His government creates counterfeit money and factories that produce crystal meth.
Kim Jong Un rises to power at the age of 28 by having his uncle and half brother killed. Plus, a look at his friendship with basketball player Dennis Rodman, and his historic 2018 summit with Trump.
Salvatore Vecchio
Narrator
Nick Holt
Director
Simon Finch
Producer
David Glover