The Jordan Harbinger Show 820: Bradley Hope | The Secret Mission to Overthrow North Korea
Apr 4, 2023
Bradley Hope, co-founder of Project Brazen and bestselling author, delves into his latest work on North Korea. He discusses the daring Madrid Embassy incident, which blurred the lines between intelligence gathering and defection. Hope reveals how North Korea has evaded repercussions for the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, sending a stark warning to dissenters. He highlights the underground networks of U.S.-based resistance groups and the elaborate ways Kim Jong-un funds his regime amidst widespread poverty.
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Madrid Embassy Break-In
- Free Joseon, led by Adrian Hong, broke into the North Korean embassy in Madrid.
- Their goal was to help a high-value attache defect, staging a fake kidnapping to protect his family.
Botched Operation
- The plan went awry when a diplomat's wife escaped and alerted authorities, causing panic.
- Adrian Hong, in a bold move, impersonated a North Korean official to stall the police.
Unintended Consequences
- Cooperating with the FBI became a critical error for Adrian Hong, as it provided evidence for Spanish authorities.
- Spain, wary of U.S. intelligence operations, pressed charges against the group.
