#41: Going Undercover in North Korea with award-winning novelist & journalist, Suki Kim

Suki Kim did the unimaginable—she broke all the rules and worked undercover in North Korea for an entire year, documenting her fascinating experience. An award-winning novelist & journalist, Kim has been featured on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria’s GPS, Christiane Amanpour’s Show and Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show. She has authored two books, Without You, There Is No Us: Undercover Among the Sons of North Koren Elite and The Interpreter - which have both been tremendous critic and commercial successes. In this illuminating episode, Kim tells her story about her travels abroad as she helps us all understand this elusive

In this illuminating episode, Kim tells her story about her travels abroad as she helps us all understand this elusive world, while addressing the broader social and political implications.

 

Please enjoy our conversation with Suki Kim. 

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