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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452866403321

Autore

Jeffries Ian.

Titolo

North Korea, 2009-2012 : a guide to economic and political developments / / Ian Jeffries

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2013

ISBN

0-203-07490-4

1-283-87138-6

1-135-11699-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (937 p.)

Collana

Guides to economic and political developments in Asia ; ; 11

Disciplina

951.9305/1

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Korea (North) Politics and government

Korea (North) Economic conditions

Korea (North) Foreign economic relations

Korea (North) Economic policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Political background; Labour force working abroad; Labour camps; Defectors; The Korean War and postwar North Korean attacks; The internet, media and Press Freedom Index; South Korea; Japan; Bird flu and foot-and-mouth disease; 1 Political developments; A chronology of political developments from 10 June to 14 December 2011; A chronology of political developments following the death of Kim Jong-il on 17 December 2011; 2 Economic developments; Background; The currency reform of late 2009; Markets; Aid; Foreign trade

Direct foreign investmentEconomic performance; Postscript; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

"North Korea continues to be a country of great concern internationally, where future developments are uncertain, especially as a result of the succession to the leadership of Kim Jong-un following the death of Kim Il-sung. It is also a country which is relatively unknown and relatively little studied. This book provides a comprehensive, detailed survey of



economic and political developments in the last few years. As such it provides many insights into the current trends which are likely to shape the country's future direction"--