North Korea in Transition: From Dictatorship to Dynasty

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In disregard of orthodox Communist practice Kim Il-song has tried to assure his son Kim Chong-il of succession to the leadership of North Korea. The dynastic North Korean political system is examined closely. The book will interest those puzzled by this isolated nation.-Booknotes, World Affairs Council of Northern California
This is one of the most carefully researched and thoughtful accounts of political life in North Korea yet written. There is a particularly good section on the dynastic succession: Kim Il-song's efforts to elevate his son Kim Chong-il to the position of future Great Leader.-Foreign Affairs
"This is one of the most carefully researched and thoughtful accounts of political life in North Korea yet written. There is a particularly good section on the dynastic succession: Kim Il-song's efforts to elevate his son Kim Chong-il to the position of future Great Leader."-Foreign Affairs
"In disregard of orthodox Communist practice Kim Il-song has tried to assure his son Kim Chong-il of succession to the leadership of North Korea. The dynastic North Korean political system is examined closely. The book will interest those puzzled by this isolated nation."-Booknotes, World Affairs Council of Northern California

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/f Tai /i Sung