528: Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen | Undercover in North Korea Part Two

Close Calls

Ulrich Larsen recounts a tense moment at a Jordanian airport where his cover was nearly blown. A security expert from Jordan intervened just in time, preventing a potentially dangerous situation. Larsen describes the precariousness of his mission, highlighting the constant threat of exposure and the need for quick thinking.

To be in that situation, not knowing what's going to happen, except that we might have something almost super related to the North Koreans and could relate to Mr. Dasouqi.

--- Ulrich Larsen

He also shares the risky strategy of presenting a hotel project in Uganda, which could have led to his expulsion from the Korean Friendship Association, but surprisingly, it strengthened his position 1 2.

   

Dangerous Meetings

Larsen's interactions with North Korean agents reveal the sinister nature of their operations. They planned to build a secret underground factory in Uganda, disguised as a hospital, to produce weapons and methamphetamine. This deception involved displacing local communities under false pretenses, a plan Larsen found deeply disturbing.

I literally just wanted to throw those real estate brokers into the sea, hoping that they got caught by a crocodile or fish or whatever, just to eat them up because it was so cruel.

--- Ulrich Larsen

Additionally, Larsen describes a meeting in Copenhagen where North Korean agents attempted to finalize an arms deal, showcasing their willingness to exploit any opportunity for profit 3 4.