Struggles and Survival in North Korea

This chapter examines North Korea's challenges in the post-Soviet era, focusing on Kim Jong-il's strategies to maintain control through isolation and propaganda. It features the personal account of a defector, Han Seo Lee, who escaped the oppressive regime during the famine of the 1990s and highlights the harsh realities faced by citizens under surveillance. The chapter also discusses ongoing tensions with the United States, marked by Kim Jong-un's continuation of hostile policies amidst shifting diplomatic landscapes.