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

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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 2009 to 14 December ; A chronology of political developments following the death of Kim Jong-il on 17 December ; 2. Economic developments ; Background ; The currency reform of late ; Markets ; Aid ; Foreign trade ; Direct foreign investment ; Economic performance.

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 Jong-il. 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.