Series · War & Politics, Documentary

Nordkoreas Geheimnisse (2026)Season 1

North Korea's Secrets offers a comprehensive look into the secretive regime of Kim Jong-un. The first episode, The Dictator's Weapons, explores North Korea's rise as a nuclear power, its growing alliance with Russia, and the human cost of the regime's military buildup. The second episode, A Glimpse into a Closed Country, presents the stories of four defectors who share their experiences of oppression, forced labor, and survival. Satellite images reveal the stark contrast between the elite's luxurious life and the majority's suffering, painting a vivid picture of life in North Korea under Kim Jong-un's rule.

Writers

Johannes Müller, Jan Vollmer, Nico Schmolke

Network

ZDF

Country

Germany

Language

German

First aired

March 3, 2026

Status

Returning