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North Korea in the 21st Century
Contributor(s): Hoare, James E. (Author), Pares, Susan (Author), Hoare, J. E. (Author)

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 ISBN: 1901903915     ISBN-13: 9781901903911
Publisher: Global Oriental
OUR PRICE: $104.50  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2005
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Annotation: J. E. Hoare, who is a leading scholar of Korean affairs, and a recently retired diplomat, was responsible for setting up the first British Embassy in Pyongyang during 2001-2002. As charge d'affaires and consul general over a period of nearly two years, he had unique access to many aspects of the North Korean administration, the functioning of business and industry, and the country as a whole. Written in conjunction with his wife, Susan Pares, former editor of Asian Affairs, who lived through the experiences, and coauthored with him an earlier general introduction to Korea, this volume is an up-to-date primary reference source on North Korea and will become essential reading for anyone visiting or researching the country. Special consideration is given to North Korea's foreign policy, the functioning of the administration, the North's relationship with the South, and the question of reunification and nuclear issues.
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | International Relations - General
- Political Science | World - General
- History | Asia - Korea
Dewey: 951.930
Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.42" W x 8.8" L (1.15 lbs) 254 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - East Asian
Features: Bibliography
 
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This volume is an up-to-date primary reference source on North Korea and should be useful reading for anyone visiting or researching the country. Special consideration is given to North Korea's foreign policy, the functioning of the administration, the North's relationship with the South, the question of reunification and nuclear issues. including geography, history, politics and government, economy, education, religious practice, cultural values and view of the outside world. Part II offers more practical guidelines to travellers, including festivals, important cultural and architectural landmarks, business etiquette, dealing with officialdom and taboos. contemporary images of North Korea, covering many aspects of daily and institutional life.
 
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