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January 9, 2025 76 mins

Imagine going undercover in a country where one wrong move could cost you your life. Would you have the courage to accept that mission? What would motivate you to take such a risk? We interviewed Ulrich Larsen, a Danish spy who infiltrated North Korea's inner circles, to learn more about international espionage and human rights exposure. Welcome to this podcast where we explore global risks in the AI era! I'm Philippe, co-founder of the INGAGE Institute. We help #insurers, insurtechs, and risk managers with visionary content marketing and thought-provoking #training to engage clients and empower employees. Do you struggle to capture and share the knowledge of your experts? Contact us! Now, join me as we delve deeper into today's topic together. #infiltration #spy #engagement Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:22 Childhood Influences and Early Experiences 03:56 First Encounters with East Germany 04:47 Documentary Inspiration and North Korean Fascination 06:50 Joining the Danish Friendship Association 10:07 First Trip to North Korea 12:06 Gaining Trust and Filming in North Korea 14:49 Infiltration Strategy and CIA Training 24:22 Avoiding Surveillance Tactics 25:11 First Visit to North Korea 25:31 The Otto Warmbier Incident 26:03 Building Trust with North Korea 26:44 The Role of the Fake Investor 26:59 Maintaining Secrecy 28:14 The North Korean Friendship Association 30:12 The Three-Year Plan 31:24 The Investor's Arrival 33:49 Meeting North Korean Officials 39:18 The Bizarre Karaoke Incident 42:11 Close Calls and Irony 45:16 Feeling Like James Bond 45:58 Personal Life 46:21 The Secret Mission Revealed 47:28 Family and Secrecy 48:40 Security Concerns and Life Changes 49:56 Encounters and Risks 51:59 North Korean Adventures 54:25 Infiltration and Espionage 57:45 Lessons and Reflections 1:04:43 Training and Insights 1:07:38 Discussing Motivation and Employment 1:08:08 Undercover Work and Public Exposure 1:09:01 Balancing Family and Public Life 1:10:07 Insights on Leadership and Roles 1:11:43 Future Aspirations and Inspirational Speaking 1:12:37 Stories of North Korean Defectors 1:14:07 Views on Donald Trump and Global Politics ––––––— You are welcome to get in touch with our team! ––––––— Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HskRtnWEYAHb_585rpBKg?sub_confirmation=1 Visit our website at https://www.ingage.institute Follow us on : - INGAGE's blog: http://ingage.institute/blog/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingageinsurance - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ingageinstitute - Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user123250261 - Twitter: http://twitter.com/ingage7 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064961043597 Listen to our podcasts : - Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ingage-institute - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovative-insurance-training/id1663295178 - Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85ZTA4YmU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CBwQ27cFahcKEwjIm__8xNSAAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA - Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Leading-the-Future-of-Engagement-id5417006?country=us - Acast: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65c2654f94623a00160aedf1 - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/leading-the-future-of-engagement - iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-innovative-insurance-train-116854920/ - Overcast: https://overcast.fm/podcasterinfo - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/976626bb-69ad-4981-b71c-68d93c312549/innovative-insurance-training?ref=dm_sh_jjtKOb3ev2G0SY5Ry5txkjgEy Or just get in touch with our team by email at contactus+now@ingage.institute

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