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Kim Jong-il has been the subject of intense interest and fear in recent months. He has been demonised as 'Dr Evil' for his nuclear programme which puts Korea on a collision course with the US. For this reason, the world has a stake in understanding this man and his little-known country. This account aims to tell the compelling story of Kim Jong-il and the country he leads, exploring the pressing question of how he manages to hold onto power in a country that is ravaged by famine and poverty. Unravelling the myths, mysteries, and fallacies that surround this small, desperate country, this fascinating story includes rare photos of Kim Jong-il and his brutal regime.
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Kim Jong Il. North Korea's dear leader, Michael Breen
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- Released
- 2004
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Breen
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN10
- 0470821310
- ISBN13
- 9780470821312
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, History, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Asia
- Original title
- Kim Jong-il
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- Kim Jong-il has been the subject of intense interest and fear in recent months. He has been demonised as 'Dr Evil' for his nuclear programme which puts Korea on a collision course with the US. For this reason, the world has a stake in understanding this man and his little-known country. This account aims to tell the compelling story of Kim Jong-il and the country he leads, exploring the pressing question of how he manages to hold onto power in a country that is ravaged by famine and poverty. Unravelling the myths, mysteries, and fallacies that surround this small, desperate country, this fascinating story includes rare photos of Kim Jong-il and his brutal regime.