"This book provides a concise, deeply knowledgeable introduction to North Korea. The authors trace the country's history from its founding in 1948 and consider its current political, economic, social, and cultural life and the continued stranglehold of the Kim family"--.
"In this ... insider's view into contemporary North Korea, a high-ranking counterintelligence agent describes his life as a former poet laureate to Kim Jong-il and his ... escape to freedom"--Provided by publisher.
Tells the story of the rise of the Kim Dynasty and its atrocities, motivations, and diplomatic goals. He also discusses the possible outcomes of its aggressive standoff with the world superpowers.
Examines how North Korea's Kim Jong Il made himself into a living god, imposing a reign of terror across the country, destroying its national resources, and isolating himself and North Korea from the rest of the world.
A biography of two Korean leaders, father and son, whose policies of self-reliance and self-defense are intended to lead to their primary goal--a united Korea.
Chronicles the life of Kim Jong Il, discussing his presidency and his relationship with his father, Kim Il Sung, North Korea's first leader, and examines North Korea's international relations.
Examines how North Korea's Kim Jong Il made himself into a living god, imposing a reign of terror across the country, destroying its national resources, and isolating himself and North Korea from the rest of the world.
Profiles the history of North Korea and its present dictator, Kim Jong Il, how he rose to power, and his politics and policies that have created a network of labor camps, death, and destruction throughout North Korea.
