This deeply knowledgeable book provides a concise introduction to North Korea. The authors trace the countryâ s history from its founding in 1948 and describe its current political, economic, social, and cultural life under the continued stranglehold of the Kim family.
This deeply knowledgeable book provides a concise introduction to North Korea. The authors trace the countryâ s history from its founding in 1948 and describe its current political, economic, social, and cultural life under the continued stranglehold of the Kim family.
Kongdan Oh is a Senior Asia Specialist at the Institute for Defense Analyses and an invited columnist for the Asia Times.
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Preface 1 Geography and History: A Troubled Land Physical Geography: A Land of Great Potential Cities: Few and Far Between Korean History: A Shrimp among Whales The North Korean State: Communism and Kim Come to Korea The Korean War: A Disastrous Attempt to Unify the Country 2 Leadership: The Kim Dynasty Kim Il-sung: The Strong Kim Kim Jong-il: The Secretive Kim Kim Jong-un: The Young and Ruthless Kim Guidance: An Exercise in Public Relations Mansions: Living Like Kings 3 The Government: Of the Party, by the Party, for the Leader Governance: Riddled with Corruption Social Control: Dominating the People Crimes: Ordinary and Political Prisons: Cruel and Usual Corruption: The Currency of the Realm Lies: Second Nature to the Regime 4 Human Rights: An Alien Concept Political Class: Loyalty to the Regime Defectors: An Exit for People without Voice Human Rights Reputation: An International Disgrace 5 The Military: "Pillar" of Society Weapons and Strategy: A Porcupine Defense Soldiers: Wartime Cannon Fodder, Peacetime Slave Labor Nuclear Weapons: The Pride of the Regime Missiles: Power Projection Threats as a Weapon: The First Line of Defense 6 Foreign Relations: Of a Hermit Kingdom Foreign Policy Principles: Independence First and Last North Korea and South Korea: Deadly Competition North Korea and China: Beware of the Dragon North Korea and Japan: Age-Old Enmity Japan's Chosen Soren: A Fifth Column in Enemy Territory North Korea and the United States: The Ultimate Enemy Tourism: Cautious and Controlled 7 The Economy: From Socialism to Capitalism The Old Economy: Socialist in Principle The New Economy: Capitalist in Practice Industry: A National Rust Belt Farming: Planting Seeds on Rocky Ground The Local Economy: Taking up the Slack International Trade: Not Easy for a Hermit Kingdom Foreign Investment Inflow: Risky for Investors Working Abroad: Hard Work for the Privileged Few International Sanctions: The Price of Nuclear Weapons 8 Transportation and Communication: Necessary for the New Economy Domestic Transportation: Slowed by Years of Neglect Old Communication Channels: Government to People New Communication Channels: People to People 9 Culture and Lifestyle: Trying to Live a Normal Life Education: Ideological and Academic Food: Living on the Edge Housing: Substandard and in Short Supply Health and Health Care: A Victim of the Bad Economy Religion: Totally Banned Sports and Amusements: Simple Pleasures for the People Life Events: The Same the World Over 10 Conclusion Notes About the Authors
Preface 1 Geography and History: A Troubled Land Physical Geography: A Land of Great Potential Cities: Few and Far Between Korean History: A Shrimp among Whales The North Korean State: Communism and Kim Come to Korea The Korean War: A Disastrous Attempt to Unify the Country 2 Leadership: The Kim Dynasty Kim Il-sung: The Strong Kim Kim Jong-il: The Secretive Kim Kim Jong-un: The Young and Ruthless Kim Guidance: An Exercise in Public Relations Mansions: Living Like Kings 3 The Government: Of the Party, by the Party, for the Leader Governance: Riddled with Corruption Social Control: Dominating the People Crimes: Ordinary and Political Prisons: Cruel and Usual Corruption: The Currency of the Realm Lies: Second Nature to the Regime 4 Human Rights: An Alien Concept Political Class: Loyalty to the Regime Defectors: An Exit for People without Voice Human Rights Reputation: An International Disgrace 5 The Military: "Pillar" of Society Weapons and Strategy: A Porcupine Defense Soldiers: Wartime Cannon Fodder, Peacetime Slave Labor Nuclear Weapons: The Pride of the Regime Missiles: Power Projection Threats as a Weapon: The First Line of Defense 6 Foreign Relations: Of a Hermit Kingdom Foreign Policy Principles: Independence First and Last North Korea and South Korea: Deadly Competition North Korea and China: Beware of the Dragon North Korea and Japan: Age-Old Enmity Japan's Chosen Soren: A Fifth Column in Enemy Territory North Korea and the United States: The Ultimate Enemy Tourism: Cautious and Controlled 7 The Economy: From Socialism to Capitalism The Old Economy: Socialist in Principle The New Economy: Capitalist in Practice Industry: A National Rust Belt Farming: Planting Seeds on Rocky Ground The Local Economy: Taking up the Slack International Trade: Not Easy for a Hermit Kingdom Foreign Investment Inflow: Risky for Investors Working Abroad: Hard Work for the Privileged Few International Sanctions: The Price of Nuclear Weapons 8 Transportation and Communication: Necessary for the New Economy Domestic Transportation: Slowed by Years of Neglect Old Communication Channels: Government to People New Communication Channels: People to People 9 Culture and Lifestyle: Trying to Live a Normal Life Education: Ideological and Academic Food: Living on the Edge Housing: Substandard and in Short Supply Health and Health Care: A Victim of the Bad Economy Religion: Totally Banned Sports and Amusements: Simple Pleasures for the People Life Events: The Same the World Over 10 Conclusion Notes About the Authors
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