00:00Your group is all censors. Today I'm working with Mr. Saishinsa, so please watch until the end.
00:04First, let's see what's going on. In Raisin City, North Korea, there are reportedly quite a few
00:08large and small casinos operating for foreigners. Among them, it is known that several of these
00:12facilities are managed by the Chosun Baiko Trading Company, which has been designated
00:15under unilateral sanctions by South Korea, the United States, and others for allegedly being
00:19involved in funding North Korea's nuclear missile development. But there's a rather unusual aspect
00:23here. In North Korea, gambling by residents is strictly controlled, but gambling targeting
00:28foreigners is allowed to operate under government permission. In fact, a separate market has
00:32essentially been created for foreigners. The main customers are known to be Chinese and Russian
00:36businessmen and travelers. It is said that many foreign businessmen who visit Raisin often go to
00:41the casinos, and that Japanese visitors, at first entering out of curiosity, end up returning because
00:46they are satisfied with the facilities and services. Daily NK also reported that there are quite a few
00:50cases of foreigners returning for repeat visits. Analysts say that the reason North Korea has provided
00:53such high-level facilities and services here is related to securing foreign currency. The money used
00:57by foreigners is different in nature from the regular funds circulated inside North Korea,
01:01and for North Korea, it becomes a means to secure cash coming in from overseas. Especially in a
01:05situation where it is difficult to secure foreign currency through normal means due to sanctions,
01:10this kind of income can become even more important. But what's interesting is that North Korea is
01:14clearly and cunningly targeting foreigners, and is almost scamming them. Especially they lure Chinese
01:18and Russians into gambling, so they can just collect and extort their money. So in fact, losing tens of
01:23millions of won is said to be a common occurrence. Unlike how North Korea strictly prohibits gambling
01:27for its own citizens, it actively encourages gambling for foreigners, because gambling has
01:31become a unique way for them to earn foreign currency. It's hard to see North Korea operating
01:36a foreigner-only casino in Raisin as a policy just for the tourism industry. This is why some
01:40analysts say that there is also an economic motive at play to secure the money foreigners spend at the
01:45casino and to attract foreign currency even under sanctions. It's important to note that Raisin is being used not just
01:51as a
01:51place to attract foreign tourists, but also as a channel for North Korea to earn foreign currency.
01:56Foreigners are really spending a lot of money, huh? The money just keeps rolling in.
02:00I prepared another game for the supreme leader. Oh, really? What do I have to do? Just put down your
02:04cup.
02:05The first round is free. Oh, this sounds fun. Let's try it right away. Yes. Got it. From now on,
02:11it's one million won. Really? Hey, try it right away. Got it. Again. Got it. Again. Got it. Again.
02:17Damn it. Who the hell is running a casino that cheats so blatantly like this? It's the supreme leader.
