British Diplomat Rides Roller Coaster with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

This photo of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un on a roller coaster is making the rounds. Of particular interest is the presence of the Western-looking young man in close proximity to the ‘supreme leader’. Mother Jones reporter James West talks with host Aaron Schachter about the identity of the mystery man and the importance of amusement parks in Pyongyang.

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