The Kims Built a Secret Lab for Immortality

In this episode, we enter the marble corridors and secret basements of North Korea’s most bizarre and secretive institution: the Institute for Eternal Life. Yes, you heard that right. While millions starved, a team of state scientists was busy transfusing blood, mapping the Kim family genome, and possibly preparing a gene-edited Supreme Heir. From rumors of transfused youth blood to “laughter therapy” for aging dictators, this is the surreal, slave labor-funded story of how a dynasty tried to achieve immortality. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work. Subscribe, unless you’re busy working to improve the health of the Kim family. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Background Story 04:26 Secrets, Staff, and Structure 07:04 Research and Rituals 12:52 The Cult of Immortal Kims 17:20 Real Secrets to Longevity 21:38 Final Thoughts