North Korea - Propaganda and the next generation | DW Documentary

North Korea: A small country often at the center of global attention for geopolitical reasons. The Kim dynasty has ruled through oppression and isolation since 1948. Yet the regime is striving to project a new image. Luxury resorts, an international marathon in the capital and a ruling family portrayed in a surprisingly approachable light: Recently, North Korea has been showing the world a very different face. Is the country, up until now known primarily for repression and isolation, undergoing an image change? This documentary looks behind the scenes and reveals the contradictions of a country caught between cautious openness and unrelenting control. On one hand, a new apparent openness is emerging through sporting events attended by carefully selected international participants. Images o