North Korea's Supreme Leaders: Kim Il-Sung, Kim Jong-Il and Kim Jong-Un (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781642821680)

The 2018 summit meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un brought renewed international attention to North Korea and its leading dynasty. Ruled by three successive generations of the Kim family, North Korea is one of the most authoritarian states in the world. This collection of articles covers the history of their dynasty, including Kim Il-sung's assumption of power in the wake of World War II, the intense cult of personality surrounding him that followed, and the twice-over handoff of power from father to son, first to Kim Jong-il and later to Kim Jong-un. This in-depth coverage presents a tale of human rights abuses, famine, and nuclearization at the hands of three eccentric, unpredictable, and fiercely nationalistic dictators.

Author: The New York Times Editorial Staff
ISBN-10: 1642821683
ISBN-13: 9781642821680
Publisher: New York Times Educational Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2018
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.40d