National Geographic correspondent Lisa Ling journeys into mysterious and reclusive North Korea. Posing as part of an international medical team, Lisa and her camera crew reveal the extraordinary, hidden face of this insular, little-known place.

Title from container. Special features: Photo gallery. DVD release of an episode of National Geographic Explorer originally broadcast in 2006. Special features: photo gallery: Korea's dangerous divide. Host, Lisa Ling. Copyright date on container: c2006.

Intelligence black hole -- Mission of the Miracle Doctor -- The iron grip of Kim Jong Il -- The humanitarian nightmare -- Communications at the DMZ -- Inside a North Korean home -- The Juche philosophy -- Crossing the DMZ into freedom -- Praising the dear leader.