‘Big Brother: North Korea’s Forgotten Prince’ details one of the most mind-boggling assassination plots – Kim Jong-un’s brother
Eden Lee hosts “Big Brother: North Korea’s Forgotten Prince,” a new history series from iHeartPodcasts. Kim Jong-un’s half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, should have become North Korea’s ruler but fell victim to one of the 21st century’s most mind-boggling assassination plots. This series delves into the convoluted saga, gossip, political underpinnings, and what’s really happening in the world’s most secretive nation.
Stream the series in chronological order with all episodes less than an hour each. The podcast discusses power, palaces, pageantries, and the grave cost of sketchy financial dealings, a fascinating listen for fans of true crime and history.
Why was Kim Jong-nam murdered in an airport, found with a fake passport and $120,000 in cash, along with traces from a deadly chemical weapon. In this series, learn more about the victim and why North Korea was intent on killing him, starting a diplomatic crisis on the international scale and who investigators believe was responsible. Even if you have limited prior knowledge of this situation or Korea, not to worry – this podcast fully breaks it down with ample historical context.
The Kim leaders are legendary in North Korea, and perhaps their story is one you might not expect. In a regime where image was everything, the podcast discusses Kim Jong-nam’s wild childhood where he was hidden from the world and stuck in a “gilded cage.” This lit an explosive fuse between two warring families and a succession race that ensued. We hear about the kids’ manipulative mothers and the Kims fighting tooth-and-nail for their father’s affection. There was a blunder that might have cost Kim Jong-nam the crown, and why was his trip to Disneyland a PR disaster?
Later episodes examine how Kim Jong-nam was part of a money scheme and there were mafia-level reasons why he was targeted. Meanwhile, a Japanese journalist had a chance encounter and learned the “scoop of a lifetime” with the insight he gained from an unlikely friendship.
This series explores the United States’ overarching relationship with North Korea and the many ways this climate contributed to Kim Jong-nam’s death.
Tune in for new, weekly episodes of “Big Brother: North Korea’s Forgotten Prince” wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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