The Invitation-Only Zone

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Part spy thriller, part political investigation, this is the extraordinary, true story of the North Korean abduction of Japanese citizens, kept for decades in 'invitation only zones', and indoctrinated by Kim Jong Il's secret police. Boynton, an investigative journalist, speaks with the abductees, nationalists and diplomats, to untangle both the kidnappings and the intensely complicated relations between North Korea and Japan. The result is a fierce and fascinating exploration of the vexed politics of Northeast Asia.