North Korea

The Globalhotspots series tells the story behind the headlines. How did the world's hot spots come to be places where conflicts often happen? What is the history of these regions, and why are their people unable to live peacefully with their neighbors?

North Korea is a secretive state that has become international news. Its people suffer unrest and isolation, while other countries fear North Korea's military power and its potential to unleash nuclear weapons.

North Korea looks behind the scenes at this closed country, investigating its leadership and the struggles that North Koreans face.