Rogue Regime

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What occurs when a dictator achieves absolute power and severs a nation from the outside world? In a chilling exploration of political theory turned madness, Kim Jong Il of North Korea transformed himself into a living god, enveloped in lies and flattery, immune to criticism. While over two million citizens perished from starvation, Kim indulged in lavish lifestyles across opulent palaces filled with the country's most beautiful women and extravagant delicacies. Meanwhile, the nation faced dire consequences: steel mills ceased operations, trains halted, power outages became common, and hospitals lacked essential medicines. As public discontent grew, Kim unleashed a reign of terror, deceived international bodies, and exploited dwindling resources to develop nuclear capabilities. Today, this impoverished nation leverages its nuclear arsenal to blackmail the United States. Veteran correspondent Jasper Becker provides an insider's view of this secretive regime, revealing the internal chaos, blind faith, rampant corruption, and brutal cruelty of its leaders. He examines the futile attempts to instigate change from within and the external threats posed by this volatile state. Kim Jong Il, small and unassuming, has risen from his father's shadow to lead one of the most dangerous rogue states, raising the critical question of whether the international community should allow this regime to persist.