Inside North Korea's Dynasty
Synopsis
At 28, Kim Jong Un became the youngest head of state in the world after the death of his father, Kim Jong Il.
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Synopsis
Kim Jong-Un became the youngest head of state in the world at age 28 after his father, Kim Jong Il, died in 2011. The film details his rise to power, including the execution of his uncle, whom state media labeled "despicable human scum." It also covers the mysterious death of his half-brother, Kim Jong-Nam, in 2017. The documentary places Kim's actions within the context of his family's 70-year rule over North Korea, a regime that has maintained control through propaganda and isolation from the outside world.
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Why Watch
- See how Kim Jong-Un befriended Dennis Rodman.
- Find out why access to foreign information is a threat.
- Meet the family that has ruled North Korea for generations.
Did You Know
- Kim Jong-Un became the youngest head of state in the world at 28.
- His uncle was killed and labeled 'worse than a dog' by state media.
- Kim Jong-Nam died under mysterious circumstances in 2017.
- The Kim family has ruled North Korea for over 70 years.
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Who became the youngest head of state in the world?
Kim Jong-Un became the youngest head of state in the world at the age of 28 after his father died.
What happened to Kim Jong-Un's uncle?
Kim Jong-Un had his uncle killed, who was referred to by the North Korean news agency as 'despicable human scum' and 'worse than a dog'.
What is the significance of the Kim family's rule in North Korea?
For over 70 years, the Kim family has ruled North Korea, convincing the people that they are gods and maintaining a regime that relies on total loyalty and suppression of dissent.
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