The Hermit Kingdom
Synopsis
Three members of the Harlem Globetrotters travel to North Korea to participate in a rare basketball exchange with the country's national team.
Synopsis
In Pyongyang, a rare cultural exchange unfolds as NBA legend Dennis Rodman and the Harlem Globetrotters visit North Korea. The delegation aims to engage with the country's leadership through basketball. They meet with Kim Jong-un, marking the first encounter between an American group and the North Korean leader. The trip includes a basketball clinic and an exhibition game, set against the backdrop of heightened international tensions following North Korea's missile tests. The event offers a brief connection between the two nations through sport.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the Harlem Globetrotters in North Korea.
- Find out how basketball connects cultures.
- Meet Kim Jong-un's influence on sports.
Did You Know
- Only a handful of Americans have met North Korea's leaders in 65 years.
- Kim Jong-il had a passion for the Chicago Bulls, especially in the 1990s.
- North Korea launched the Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite in December 2012.
- North Korea conducted a third nuclear test shortly after the satellite launch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the most prominent American to meet North Korea's leaders?
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was the most prominent American to meet North Korea's leaders.
What did Kim Jong-il love that was passed on to his son?
Kim Jong-il had a passion for the Chicago Bulls, which was passed on to his son Kim Jong-un.
What event did North Korea conduct in December 2012?
In December 2012, North Korea launched the Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite into Earth's orbit.
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