North Korea under Kim Chong-il: Power, Politics, and Prospects for Change (Praeger Security International)

This much-needed study draws on fresh material and firsthand observation to provide an understanding of North Korea as it exists today.

• Includes original interviews conducted in Asia by the author

• Offers material drawn from a wide variety of sources, including the rich literature and analysis by Korean, Japanese, and Chinese scholars/analysts, much of which has not been translated into English

• Provides insights into the tradecraft and best practices of the Pyongyang watching community