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1 online resource |
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In the shadow of greatness -- A shadow cast across love -- Edgy romance -- Kim Kyong-hui's residence -- The dark side of success -- Northern snakehead and rice -- Sunshine, shade, and shadows -- The past is never dead |
| Summary |
First published in Korean in 2016, 'Inside North Korea?s Theocracy' offers a fascinating and rare look at the lives of several of the regime?s key leaders. Its primary focus is Jang Song-thaek, a talented and reformminded member of the political ruling class who was executed in 2013. Jang was the son-in-law of North Korean founder, Kim Il-sung; brother-in-law of its second leader, Kim Jong-il; and uncle to its current leader, Kim Jong-un. The author traces Jang?s life from his youth as a brilliant student in Pyongyang to his eventual marriage to Kim Kyong-hui and his rising power as a businessman to, ultimately, his untimely death. In addition to biographical sketches of Jang, his wife, and brother-in-law, Ra Jong-yil provides first-hand impressions of life in North Korea and illuminates the inner workings of its government.00Transl. from Korean by Jinna Park |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Chang, Sŏng-t'aek, 1946-2013.
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Kim, Chŏng-il, 1942-2011.
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Kim, Kyŏng-hŭi, 1946-
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Chang, Sŏng-t'aek, 1946-2013 |
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Kim, Chŏng-il, 1942-2011 |
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Politicians -- Korea (North) -- Biography
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Political persecution -- Korea (North) -- History -- 21st century
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Historical.
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HISTORY -- Asia -- China.
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Political persecution
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Politicians
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Politics and government
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Korea (North) -- Politics and government -- 1994-2011.
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Korea (North) -- Politics and government -- 2011-
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Korea (North)
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781438473741 |
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1438473745 |
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