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Part Two: Kim Jong Un and His Family of Dictators

Behind the Bastards

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Kim Jong Un - A Different Leader Than His Dad

Kim Jong Un's strategy was to tie himself closely with his grandfather rather than his markedly less popular dad. The first time that North Koreans had heard their leader's voice in a public speech since Kim Il-sung's days. Bill Richardson, former US ambassador to the UN says he jokes about not knowing anything and has no experience.

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