the north korean weapons program began under kim jong-un and kim jong-il. in the last year alone, he has ordered two nuclear tests and launched over 20 missiles and is promising more to come. everyone we meet on the streets of pyongyang offers only praise for their leader s military-first policies. as long as we have our great marshal, kim jong-un, and we believe in him, we re not afraid of anything, says this city employee. we re allowed to approach anyone we want, all give the same answer. in this closed society, nearly all information comes from state-controlled media. this is the reason why you would sacrifice. this is why you don t have the high test quality of food. you have to work extra hours. reporter: joseph bermudez, senior analyst with 38 north, says missile launches and nuclear tests allow the young leader to project power and