korea (north)

Examines the political and social unrest that plagues North Korea, discussing how the country's oppressive regime has impacted its people, history, economy, and culture.

What was supposed to be a test flight of the technology and crew of "Able One," an experimental aircraft armed with a high-power laser that can knock out missiles, becomes an urgent mission when a rogue North Korean faction launches a nuclear missile that destroys most of the world's satellites, and intelligence reveals they have two more weapons yet to be deployed.

This contemporary biography profiles the life and career of one of today's most prominent newsmakers, examining why this well-known personage has garnered public attention.

Contains fourteen essays in which the authors share varying perspectives on the question of whether North Korea poses a nuclear threat to the global community.