03257oam 2200649I 450 991045286640332120200520144314.00-203-07490-41-283-87138-61-135-11699-710.4324/9780203074909 (CKB)2550000000709633(EBL)1097797(OCoLC)823388780(SSID)ssj0000785044(PQKBManifestationID)12371109(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000785044(PQKBWorkID)10783819(PQKB)10801749(MiAaPQ)EBC1097797(Au-PeEL)EBL1097797(CaPaEBR)ebr10635080(CaONFJC)MIL418388(OCoLC)847593948(EXLCZ)99255000000070963320180706d2013 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrNorth Korea, 2009-2012 a guide to economic and political developments /Ian JeffriesAbingdon, Oxon :Routledge,2013.1 online resource (937 p.)Guides to economic and political developments in Asia ;11Guides to economic and political developments in Asia ;11Description based upon print version of record.0-8153-6740-6 0-415-65644-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.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 tradeDirect foreign investmentEconomic performance; Postscript; Bibliography; Index"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"--Provided by publisher.Guides to Economic and Political Developments in AsiaKorea (North)Politics and governmentKorea (North)Economic conditionsKorea (North)Foreign economic relationsKorea (North)Economic policyElectronic books.951.9305/1Jeffries Ian.246362FlBoTFGFlBoTFGBOOK9910452866403321North Korea, 2009-20122009500UNINA