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History Explains North Korea's Financial Desperation
- North Korea's isolation after WWII and Soviet collapse forced reliance on state-controlled survival strategies.
- Historical decisions and repeated sanctions explain why the regime seeks illicit revenue to fund military programs.
Movie Star Kidnapping To Serve A Regime
- Kim Jong Il reportedly kidnapped South Korean film figures to revamp North Korea's film industry.
- The couple later escaped during a dramatic chase in Vienna, illustrating the regime's extremity.
A Parallel Criminal Economy Funding The State
- Investigators found a parallel illicit economy generating billions through counterfeit goods and drugs.
- The operation appeared to be overseen from the top, linking proceeds to Kim Jong Il's regime.