영문목차
Contents
Preface ix
About Korean Names and Pronunciation xi
Chapter 1 The Illusion of Unity: Despite appearances, North Koreans are not all of one mind, united around their leader 1
Chapter 2 The Life of the Leader: Given the opportunity, dictators dictate 17
Chapter 3 The Economic System: Command socialism does not work 65
Chapter 4 The Economy of Everyday Life: Most people find a way to make a living 95
Chapter 5 The Information Environment: Propaganda is everywhere, but other news is creeping in 133
Chapter 6 Hidden Thoughts: Reality and ideology are in conflict 171
Chapter 7 The Law, Political Class, and Human Rights: The law is made to protect the leader, and only he enjoys full human rights 195
Chapter 8 Defectors: Sometimes running away is the best option 217
Chapter 9 The End Comes Slowly: For all its problems, the Kim regime appears to be stable 239
Notes 255
Further Reading 283
Index 285
About the Authors 300