Suki Kim is the only writer ever, as far as we know, to have lived undercover in North Korea. She was there for 6 months. She managed to get out alive, secretly taking notes that eventually became her book, “Without You, There is No Us”, a best-seller in 2015. Jenks recently read the book and was captivated. Suki's unparalleled experience provides unique insight into the hermit kingdom. In this wide-ranging interview, Suki explains everything from what it’s like to live in North Korea to the future of what is considered the most inaccessible country in the world.

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