What’s ACTUALLY Happening in North Korea

North Korea, MappedNorth Korea is one of the most secretive countries in the world. Known for its repressive regime and strict control, there’s much more to this nation than meets the eye. Through satellite imagery, expert insights, and of course, maps, hidden aspects of its economy, society, military, and daily life are revealed.

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0:00 Intro
5:11 Geography
6:55 Military
15:36 Cities
34:06 Countryside
36:46 Pyongyang
43:16 People

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About:
Johnny Harris is an Emmy-winning independent journalist and contributor to the New York Times. Based in Washington, DC, Harris reports on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe, publishing to his audience of over 5 million on Youtube. Harris produced and hosted the twice Emmy-nominated series Borders for Vox Media. His visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways.