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Frontline S35E20 — North Korea's Deadly Dictator

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Frontline•Season 35•Episode 20

North Korea's Deadly Dictator

7.0/10 · 159 votesOct 4, 2017

Ranked #13 of 21 in Season 35•−0.1 vs season avg

Who killed Kim Jong-un’s half brother, Kim Jong-nam? What does the murder reveal about the North Korean leader and his regime? As nuclear tensions grow, Frontline examines claims that Kim Jong-un ordered the assassination of his half brother, and sheds light on his broader intentions.

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Will Lyman

Will Lyman

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Episode Summary

"North Korea's Deadly Dictator" is episode 20 of Frontline season 35. It scored 7.0/10 from 159 votes, ranking #13 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on October 4, 2017.

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