North Korea's Drug Shift

The decline of North Korea's heroin industry in the late 90s led to a rapid shift towards meth production, which became the drug of choice for the regime. With state backing, meth manufacturing surged, resulting in alarming domestic consumption rates—making it easier to obtain than basic necessities like bread. The conversation touches on the intriguing yet dangerous dynamics of the Wa tribe, known for their unfiltered openness and notorious reputation.