Korea

ISBN: 978-0-7456-3357-2

Paperback

232 pages

February 2008, Polity

Other Available Formats: Hardcover

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New book on Korea in Polity’s successful Hot Spots series
penetrates the veil surrounding the conflict on the Korean peninsula and North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes
provides a thorough historical analysis of relations between the two Koreas since the Korean War
traces both North Korea's path to economic ruin and South Korea's transition from struggling dictatorship to vibrant democracy
explores regional relations with Russia, China and Japan and, most importantly, America's dealings with Korea and its negotiations with North Korea in particular
concludes with an analysis of North Korea's current nuclear programme and its likely impact on international security in the 21st century