Inside North Korea
Synopsis
Sky News was the only UK broadcaster present during the demolition of a North Korean nuclear test site, revealing the regime's media management tactics.
Synopsis
At Beijing Airport, foreign journalists wait for their flight to North Korea, where the regime will allow limited access to its nuclear test site. Sky News is the only UK broadcaster present during the demolition of the site in Punggye-ri, which North Korea uses to claim its commitment to peace. Journalists face strict control from North Korean officials, who confiscate equipment and impose filming restrictions. The leadership under Kim Jong-un aims to rebrand the area as a tourist destination while managing a narrative focused on denuclearization efforts ahead of a summit with Donald Trump.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See North Korea's nuclear test site dismantling firsthand.
- Meet the government minder who controlled journalist access.
- Find out what happens when foreign media visits North Korea.
Did You Know
- Sky News was the only UK broadcaster present at the demolition in 2018.
- This was only the third international flight to land at the airport in North Korea.
- Journalists had their bags emptied and searched, and officials confiscated their satellite phones.
- The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is rebranding the country as a tourist hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did North Korea reveal during the event covered by Sky News?
North Korea revealed one of its most secret science facilities and subsequently dismantled it.
How many international flights had landed in North Korea before the Sky News team?
The Sky News team's flight was only the third ever international flight to land in North Korea.
What was confiscated from the journalists upon arrival in North Korea?
Officials confiscated the journalists' satellite phone and a dosimeter, a device used to measure nuclear radiation.
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