The Complete Idiot S Guide To Understanding North Korea

Author : C. Kenneth Quinones,Carlos Kenneth Quiñones,Joseph Tragert
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 1592571697

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding North Korea by C. Kenneth Quinones,Carlos Kenneth Quiñones,Joseph Tragert Pdf

In this accessible guide, readers will find unmatched expert analysis of the volatile situation in North Korea, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Covered topics include: ¬ North Korea's geography, people, industry, political systems, and government ¬ The history of the country, from myths to kingdoms, including Japan's colonial rule and its effects ¬ The dictator, Kim Jong Il, and his father, Kim Il Sung ¬ The possibility of reunification with South Korea ¬ Options for international involvement

Author : Carlos Kenneth Quiñones,Joseph Tragert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Korea
ISBN : OCLC:1335930886

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Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding North Korea by Carlos Kenneth Quiñones,Joseph Tragert Pdf

Author : Ryan Burke
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1532785070

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North Korea by Ryan Burke Pdf

This ebook serves as an introduction to the sometimes bizarre and disturbing country of North Korea. The country of North Korea, formally known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has existed only since September 9th, 1948, when Kim Il Sung took power, and his constitution was adopted. Before then, it has a long history of kingdoms and colonialism. Moreover, it is important to remember that the history of North Korea before 1948 is inseparable from that of South Korea. First, this book will describe how the country came to be, including elements from past eras that helped shape the North Korean ideology of today. Next, I will describe in detail the ideology established by Kim Il Sung, known as Juche, describing how it handles economics, foreign relations, and the control of the people. I will next address the persistent hunger and famine situation in North Korea. I will describe the culture of the North Koreans, paying attention to how the cultural factors before Kim Il Sung interacted with the establishment of Juche. The daily life of a North Korean citizen will be explained and how policies put forward by the ruling party have affected them over recent decades. Finally, I will discuss the current conflict surrounding North Korea's controversial nuclear arms program and their current provocations on the world stage. The chapters of the book include: History: How Juche Came To Be Juche Ideology Famine of the 1990's Daily Life of A North Korean International Relations and Nuclear Weapons Program North Korea has had a tumultuous history and with the growing possibility of famine along with stricter sanctions from the United Nations, the hermit Kingdom is truly becoming desperate. To fully understand the political, social ideologies, economic situation and everything else that is North Korea, please scroll up and purchase my book for only $2.99 Thank you for your time! -Ryan

Author : Jongwoo Han,Jung Tae-hern
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-15
Category : China
ISBN : 1498521096

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Understanding North Korea by Jongwoo Han,Jung Tae-hern Pdf

For South Korean scholars, North Korea is a subject of research pregnant with the meaning of survival of the Korean Peninsula. Based on such a unique position, authors in this book raise and address questions such as how long stability will be maintained in the Kim Jong-un regime, who the power elites behind the system are, and if the North Korean economy is still a Communist planned economy.

Author : Joseph Tragert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 1592573576

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Iraq by Joseph Tragert Pdf

Updated for 2005, this informative edition takes readers to Baghdad and beyond.

Author : Lita Epstein,Charles Jaco,Julianne C. Iwersen-Niemann
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1592571409

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Politics of Oil by Lita Epstein,Charles Jaco,Julianne C. Iwersen-Niemann Pdf

Describes how the discovery of oil has affected world history and current events.

Author : Tae-Hwan Kwak
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317086598

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North Korea's Second Nuclear Crisis and Northeast Asian Security by Tae-Hwan Kwak Pdf

North Korea's testing of a nuclear bomb sent out a shock wave throughout the world and totally changed the strategic equation in the Korean peninsula and Northeast Asia. This testing has far-reaching implications for Korean peace and unification, Northeast Asian security and America's global war on terrorism. This key volume provides an in-depth analysis of the inter-Korean and international dynamics of North Korea's nuclear crisis. It offers new insights into the six-party talks designed to resolve the crisis, suggests creative formulas to resolve the ongoing crisis through peaceful, diplomatic means and delves into the interests and policies of the major powers - the US, China, Japan and Russia - at the six-party negotiating table. The contributing authors are distinguished specialists and experts in the field and as such offer valuable expertise into the dynamics of this nuclear crisis for students and academics

Author : Seung-Ho Joo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351914321

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North Korea's Foreign Policy under Kim Jong Il by Seung-Ho Joo Pdf

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) joined the rank of nuclear powers in October 2006 after exploding its first nuclear device. The test was not fully successful yet it unequivocally demonstrated North Korea's nuclear weapons capability. North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong-il remains as unpredictable and mysterious as ever. This comprehensive study brings together leading scholars in the field to examine the country's current foreign policy under Kim Jong-il as well as its bilateral relations with the USA, China, Russia, Japan and South Korea.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 1217 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Countries and Territories of the World by Anonim Pdf

Author : James E. Hoare
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538119747

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Historical Dictionary of Democratic People's Republic of Korea by James E. Hoare Pdf

As Kim Jong Un approaches the seventh anniversary of his coming to power he has pushed the military back. The modified Constitution adopted in 2016 saw the demotion of the National Defense Council in favor of a new State Affairs Council which was a more party and government dominated body. He has put his own men and women into positions of authority. Sanctions are an irritant yet are already weakening as a result of first ever meeting between a DPRK leader and a U.S. president took place in June of Singapore, as well as a string of North-South meetings covered issues such as family reunions and railway and road connections. Military talks also ed to the demilitarization of Panmunjom. Since then Japan wants to talk and even the Pope may visit. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Democratic People's Republic of Korea contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Author : Tae-Hwan Kwak,Seung-Ho Joo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317086611

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North Korea and Security Cooperation in Northeast Asia by Tae-Hwan Kwak,Seung-Ho Joo Pdf

Relations between the two Koreas continue to be hostile, volatile and unpredictable with North Korea’s nuclear issue remaining as untamed as ever. As such, there is a growing urgency for security cooperation in Northeast Asia to be given immediate attention. The key players in the region - the US, China, Japan and Russia - are keenly aware of the security threat of an armed clash between North and South Korea and are committed to denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. This book explores the domestic factors of the two Koreas and the four major powers that influence their security policies towards North Korea and Northeast Asia. This well thought out and consistently analysed volume has huge potential to frame the conversation on Northeast Asian relations in the coming years.

Author : Chae-Jin Lee
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030305000

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Reagan Faces Korea by Chae-Jin Lee Pdf

This is a unique and definitive study to reassess the complex dynamics of US-Korea diplomatic relations during the Reagan presidency. It examines the goals, methods, and legacy of Reagan’s policy toward Korea with emphasis on the realities of alliance politics and the tactics of quiet diplomacy. It questions a widely held view that Reagan showed simplistic, inattentive, and rigid approaches toward foreign affairs, arguing that his actual policy, as demonstrated in the Korea case, was more sophisticated, nuanced, and pragmatic than commonly assumed. Based on a vast amount of confidential diplomatic documents, especially in Korean, and interviews the author has conducted with US and Korean leaders, Lee sheds new light on Reagan's role in promoting democratization in South Korea as well as his engagement with North Korea.

Author : Chae-Jin Lee
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780801889271

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A Troubled Peace by Chae-Jin Lee Pdf

This “excellent study of foreign policy-making” explores the changing nature of US-Korea relations since 1948 (David Hundt, Political Studies Review). In A Troubled Peace, Professor Chae-Jin Lee examines the evolution of U.S. policy toward South and North Korea beginning in the mid-twentieth century, when rival regimes were installed on the Korean peninsula. He presents an enlightening analysis of the goals the United States has sought for Korea, how these goals have been articulated, and the methods used to implement them. Drawing on declassified diplomatic documents; primary materials in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese; and extensive interviews with American and Korean officials, Lee sheds light on critical factors that have affected U.S. policy: the functions of U.S. security policy in Korea, the role of the United States in South Korean democratization, President Clinton’s policy of constructive engagement toward North Korea, President Bush’s hegemonic policy toward North Korea, and the hexagonal linkages among the United States, China, Japan, Russia, and the two Koreas. Discussing the concepts of containment, deterrence, engagement, preemption, and appeasement, Lee’s balanced approach reveals the frustrations of all players in their attempts to arrive at a modicum of coexistence. His objective, comprehensive, and definitive study reveals a dynamic—and incredibly complex—series of relationships underpinning a troubled and tenuous peace.

Author : Seung-Ho Joo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317082811

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Peace Regime Building on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asian Security Cooperation by Seung-Ho Joo Pdf

A permanent peace regime on the Korean peninsula has yet to be achieved even though the Korean War came to a halt more than half a century ago. Without a peace treaty formally ending the Korean War, the two Korean states are technically still at war. The current situation on the Korean peninsula is extremely tense and precarious, and tensions and distrust between the two Koreas and between the U.S. and North Korea escalated in the wake of North Korea's second underground nuclear weapons testing in 2009. The editors of this volume conceptually present a two-track (inter-Korean and international) approach to Korean peninsula peace-regime building. They argue that an inter-Korean and international approach should be pursued simultaneously for the construction of a permanent peace regime on the Korean peninsula. The contributing authors are established specialists and experts on Korean foreign relations and Northeast Asian international relations. As natives of the U.S., Korea, China, and Japan, they provide objective, scholarly and diverse perspectives on the Korean peace regime building.

Author : Jasper Becker
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2005-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195170443

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Rogue Regime by Jasper Becker Pdf

An eye-opening look at North Korea, a brutal Stalinist country that has become one of the most volatile hot spots in the world.