Three Days in the Hermit Kingdom: An American Visits North Korea - Softcover

Burdick, Eddie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786448989 ISBN 13: 9780786448982

Publisher: McFarland, 2010

Synopsis

To most of the world, North Korea remains a secretive and mysterious nation, one that has tightly controlled the outflow of information in order to groom its public image. This book chronicles a rare, regime-sanctioned excursion by a North American into the heart of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. What is revealed is often what's expected, such as the adoration of leaders, excursions to national monuments, and exposure to propaganda relating to self-sufficiency. But as a Korean speaker, the author gathered a lot more information than the scripted English narration provided by his Korean guides. Behind the propaganda of the Communist regime, the authentic, eye-opening North Korea is revealed.

About this title

About the Author:

Eddie Burdick has written for newspapers, journals, magazines, and academic journals in Asia and America. He lives in California.

Review:

"a key acquisition for any collection interested in insights on the elusive North Korea, and offers a rare, regime-sanctioned excursion by a north American who visited the country for three days...offers a rare look at North Korean culture and social issues"--Midwest Book Review.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0786448989
• ISBN 13: 9780786448982
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 339