Bibliograph

The hidden people of North Korea, everyday life in the hermit kingdom, Ralph Hassig and Kongdan Oh

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The hidden people of North Korea, everyday life in the hermit kingdom, Ralph Hassig and Kongdan Oh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The hidden people of North Korea

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

428895721

Responsibility statement

Ralph Hassig and Kongdan Oh

Sub title

everyday life in the hermit kingdom

Summary

An exploration of daily life in North Korea during the early twenty-first century and how it is shaped by the authoritarian government of Kim Jong-Il

Table Of Contents

The illusion of unity : despite appearances, North Koreans are not all of one mind, united around their leader -- The life of the leader : given the opportunity, dictators dictate -- The economic system : command socialism does not work -- The economy of everyday life : most people find a way to make a living -- The information environment : propaganda is everywhere, but other news is creeping in -- Hidden thoughts : reality and ideology are in conflict -- The law, political class, and human rights : the law is made to protect the leader, and only he enjoys full human rights -- Defectors : sometimes running away is the best option -- The end comes slowly : for all its problems, the Kim regime appears to be stable

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