Lynn Thoman

So we're now at the third generation, Kim Jong-un.

Is this system, do you think, driven more by belief or by fear?

How early does the belief system start?

What are kids taught in school?

Do you think that Kim Jong-un believes this narrative?

How do you think his mindset shapes the way he makes decisions, especially when it comes to weapon systems and confrontation?

Let's talk about how the North Korean people live.

How does their standard of living compare to South Korea and the rest of the world?

And do they have any idea of the difference?

When world leaders deal with North Korea, what do you think the biggest mistakes that they make are?

How do you compare the Kim family's leadership to other leaders' leadership?

He certainly did for his family.

John, what are the three takeaways for understanding North Korea today?

Thank you, John.

This is eye-opening.

I really enjoyed your book, Korean Messiah.

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