Chapter

The Black Markets of North Korea
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41:28 - 49:45 (08:16)

In this episode, the host explores the underground black markets of North Korea. He talks about how people in North Korea consume media through flash drives and how these flash drives are smuggled into the country.

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In North Korea, access to foreign media is tightly restricted, making flash drives filled with movies or news articles highly prized commodities.
41:28 - 45:18 (03:49)
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North Korea
Summary

In North Korea, access to foreign media is tightly restricted, making flash drives filled with movies or news articles highly prized commodities. Some people even send in terabyte drives and empty ones to act as disseminators and distribute content within the country.

Chapter
The Black Markets of North Korea
Episode
71: Information Monopoly
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
The escape from North Korea involves a lot of human networks, making it possible to get from North Korea to China and then to freedom.
45:18 - 49:45 (04:26)
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North Korea
Summary

The escape from North Korea involves a lot of human networks, making it possible to get from North Korea to China and then to freedom. Different methods include crossing frozen rivers, bribing officials in military towers, and even flying drones to secretly deliver items.

Chapter
The Black Markets of North Korea
Episode
71: Information Monopoly
Podcast
Darknet Diaries