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Kim Jong-un's North Korea - cover

Kim Jong-un's North Korea

Amelia Khatri

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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"Kim Jong-un's North Korea" offers a comprehensive analysis of how the world's most enigmatic nuclear state has evolved under its third-generation leader, focusing on three crucial dimensions: Kim's consolidation of power after 2011, North Korea's accelerated nuclear weapons program, and the regime's diplomatic strategy.The book uniquely weaves together multiple disciplines, from nuclear physics to social psychology, presenting a nuanced examination of both the leader and the complex system he inherited and transformed. Through careful analysis of satellite imagery, defector testimonies, and official state media, the book traces Kim Jong-un's journey from succession to his implementation of the byungjin policy, which simultaneously pursues nuclear development and economic growth.The narrative explores how Kim has maintained domestic control through a blend of modernization initiatives and traditional authoritarian methods, while strategically engaging in international diplomacy to reshape North Korea's global position. The work progresses chronologically from Kim's rise to power through the significant diplomatic developments of 2018-2019, including the unprecedented summits with South Korea and the United States.What sets this book apart is its balanced approach to understanding Kim Jong-un as both a product and architect of North Korea's political system, avoiding sensationalism while maintaining academic rigor. By examining ongoing debates about sanctions effectiveness and denuclearization prospects, it provides readers with valuable analytical tools for understanding future developments in Korean Peninsula dynamics.
Available since: 01/17/2025.
Print length: 106 pages.

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