Ulrich Larsen is a Danish former chef who became one of the world’s most unlikely undercover agents. Over the course of ten years, he infiltrated the secretive world of North Korean diplomacy, arms deals, and illicit trade networks. Operating under the radar as an ordinary citizen, Ulrich posed as a supporter of the regime while secretly documenting the regime’s efforts to evade international sanctions.

His work culminated in the award-winning BBC documentary The Mole: Undercover in North Korea, directed by Mads Brügger, which exposed how the DPRK uses front companies, fake contracts, and complex triangulation schemes to traffic weapons, manufacture drugs, and finance its military ambitions.

Ulrich’s courage and commitment have made him a respected voice in international discussions on sanctions, non-proliferation, and illicit finance. His extraordinary story has captivated audiences worldwide and provides a unique, firsthand look into how authoritarian regimes operate beneath the surface of diplomacy.