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Kim Jong Un’s Sister: “Most Dangerous Woman in the World"

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Russia may be turning to North Korea for armament. Leader Kim Jong Un is expected soon to meet with Putin in Russia. Our next guest examines the Kim dynasty and what the future may hold for the hermit kingdom. Tapped to succeed her brother, Kim Yo Jong has quickly become the most powerful woman in the nation. In his new book, Sung-Yoon Lee traces her rapid rise.

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