Inside North Korea: Live From the Games

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  • 2018
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Inside North Korea: Live From the Games is a documentary series that aired on National Geographic Channel in 2018. The show is hosted by Bob Woodruff, a journalist who was the main anchor for ABC World News Tonight. The series takes place during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Woodruff and his team travel to North Korea, a country known for its isolation and secrecy to get an inside look at the country's relationship with the rest of the world and its perception of the Winter Olympics.

The show is comprised of four episodes, each of which explores a different aspect of North Korea's role in the Olympic games. The first episode, "Welcome to North Korea," provides an overview of the country's history and its current relationship with the rest of the world. Woodruff and his team are given a tour of Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, and meet with locals to get a sense of life in the country.

The second episode, "The Border," focuses on the tense relationship between North Korea and South Korea. Woodruff visits the Demilitarized Zone, which separates North and South Korea, and speaks with soldiers from both sides. He also meets with families that have been separated by the border for decades.

The third episode, "The Sports Festival," explores North Korea's participation in the Olympics. Woodruff and his team are given unprecedented access to North Korean athletes as they prepare for their events. They also attend a festival where North Koreans celebrate their athletes' successes.

The final episode, "Closing Ceremonies," follows Woodruff and his team as they attend the closing ceremony of the Olympics. Despite tensions between North and South Korea, the two countries come together to celebrate the end of the games. The episode also includes interviews with North Koreans about their impressions of the games and their hopes for the future.

Throughout the series, Woodruff offers insights into North Korea and its relationship with the rest of the world. He speaks with locals to get a sense of their daily lives and interviews officials to understand the country's policies. The show is filmed in a documentary format, with no narration, allowing viewers to draw their own conclusions about North Korea and the Olympics.

Inside North Korea: Live From the Games provides a rare glimpse into a country that is often shrouded in secrecy. The show offers a unique perspective on North Korea's relationship with the rest of the world and its role in international events like the Olympics. The series is engaging and informative, and is a must-watch for anyone interested in North Korea or international politics.

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1. Inside North Korea: Live From the Games
October 24, 2018
ABC News' Bob Woodruff explores how the Olympics have long been used as proxy battlefields for geopolitical conflicts on the Korean peninsula.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 24, 2018
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