North Korea at a Crossroads
by Suk H. Kim

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Book Review: Interesting History, Interesting Polical Analysis
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Summary of North Korea at a Crossroads

This historical and political analysis covers the period from the division of the peninsula in 1948 to the future of North Korea beyond 2003. Topics include the Korean War, Kim Il Sung, famine, the economic collapse of the 1990s, Kim Jong Il, South Korea?s sunshine policy, nuclear ambitions, "rogue state" status, George W. Bush?s "axis of evil" remark made during his 2002 State of the Union address, and the current state of diplomatic relations. The final chapter considers the case for reconciliation. Appendix A is a chronology of the Korean Peninsula from 2333 BCE to 2003 CE. Appendix B is a directory of Korean Studies institutes and think tanks. Tables and statistics are integrated throughout the text. Reader aids accompany each chapter, including lists of further reading, key terms and questions.

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• Subjects > History > Asia
• Military > Korean War
• Social Sciences