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When Anna Broinowski learned that fracking had invaded downtown Sydney, she had a brilliant idea: she would seek guidance for a kryptonite-powerful, anti-fracking movie from the world's greatest propaganda factory - apart from Hollywood. After two years of trying, she was allowed to make her case in Pyongyang and was granted full permission to film. She worked closely with the leading lights of North Korean cinema, even playing an American in a military thriller.

Just before Thanksgiving in 1950, five months into the Korean War, General MacArthur flew to American positions in the north and grandly announced an "end-the-war-by-Christmas" offensive despite recent intervention by Mao's Chinese, who would soon trap tens of thousands of US troops poised toward the Yalu River border.

Throughout the world, oppressive regimes are being uprooted and replaced by budding democracies, but one exception remains: The People's Republic of North Korea. The Kim family has clung to power for three generations by silencing dissidents, ruling with an iron fist, and holding its neighbors hostage with threats of war. Under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, North Korea has come closer than ever to creating a viable nuclear arsenal, but widespread famine and growing resistance are weakening his regime's stability.

From the bestselling author of Escape from Camp 14, the murderous rise of North Korea’s founding dictator and the fighter pilot who faked him out In The Great Leader and the Fighter Pilot, New York Times bestselling author Blaine Harden tells the riveting story of how Kim Il Sung grabbed power...

A groundbreaking account of the rise of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un—from his nuclear ambitions to his summits with President Donald J. Trump—by a leading American expert “Shrewdly sheds light on the world’s most recognizable mysterious leader, his life and what’s really going on...

Interested in learning about the history of Korea? This insightful book takes you on a journey through the political, economic, and cultural development of both North and South Korea.

Have you ever encountered a noblewoman who was so beautiful that every time she walked by a body of water, the divine being who lived there kidnapped her? Or a mole who wanted to marry his beloved daughter to the wind? You will get to meet both of them in this audiobook. Changes in religious belief across the centuries came to have an important impact on Korean mythology. The earliest religion was a form of shamanism, and the belief in gods and spirits who inhabit animals and mountains come to the fore in several of these tales.

What if the world’s most secretive regime wasn’t just a dictatorship—but a movie set? Welcome to The Kingdom of Smoke, where every citizen is an actor, every fact is a prop, and every scene is directed by a family that believes its own mythology. From the myth-making of Kim Il-sung to the cinematic delusions of Kim Jong-il and the baby-faced brutality of Kim Jong-un, this is the untold history of how a regime turned lies into law—and made the whole planet flinch.

A landmark history of North Korea, told through the rise of the Kim dynasty and its surprising ties to American Christianity—a spectacular, penetrating account of a world like no other North Korea. The Hermit Kingdom. For nearly eight decades, it has marched defiantly to its own beat, shaking...

This book provides an examination of the Korean War, including its causes, key players, and lasting legacy. From the invasion of South Korea by North Korea to the armistice that ended hostilities in 1953, this book covers all aspects of this conflict. You will learn about its diplomatic and military history, as well as how it shaped international relations for decades to come.

There has been an exploding demand for native English speakers to come and teach English in South Korea. English programs and English academies have been spreading like wildfire, and in the ups and downs of the economy, university graduates, travelers, and people from all walks of life are packing their bags and taking advantage of the English boom. Korean institutions are paying good money and offering excellent benefits to Westerners who are willing to explore the unfamiliar, pack up their bags, and teach Korea.

Whether you're a lover of mythology, a student of Korean culture, or simply in search of a mesmerizing listen, this collection offers a treasure trove of stories that have withstood the test of time. Delve into this book and let the magic of Korean mythology enchant you.

From the Emmy Award-winning Squid Game to streaming sensations like The Glory and Crash Landing on You, Korean television has emerged onto the global pop culture scene as compelling television—but what exactly makes these shows so irresistibly bingeable? And what can we learn about our...

As a young girl growing up in Houston, Margaret Juhae Lee never heard about her grandfather, Lee Chul Ha. His history was lost in early twentieth-century Korea, and guarded by Margaret's grandmother, who Chul Ha left widowed in 1936 with two young sons. To his surviving family, Lee Chul Ha was a criminal, and his granddaughter was determined to figure out why.

Южная Корея, как правило, ассоциируется у нас с суперсовременными технологиями и транснациональными корпорациями, красивыми автомобилями и устремленными ввысь небоскребами, симпатичными певцами и певицами K-POP групп. Кажется, что эти образы пришли из будущего. Однако у этой красивой "обложки" есть и другая сторона: корейские СМИ полны рассказов про внутренние кризисы, скандалы, постоянную конкурентную гонку, сами корейцы часто жалуются на жизнь и, если верить опросам, весьма несчастны. Какой ценой дается восхищающий мир успех? Олег Кирьянов — журналист-международник, политолог, историк-кореевед, кандидат исторических наук.

Welcome to the electrifying world of K-pop! From its origins in a once-overlooked corner of Asia to today's global superstars like BTS and BLACKPINK, discover how South Korea built an entertainment empire that's revolutionizing modern culture. This comprehensive guide reveals the fascinating story behind K-pop's meteoric rise and lasting impact.

Like much of North Korea, Songmi Han lived in desperate poverty. As a child, she and her family endured extreme hardship, with many meals consisting of little more than grass. Domestic abuse, grueling physical labor, emotional abuse, and hunger were constant in her life. School was out of the question, and she and her mother stole food to survive. Greenlight to Freedom: A North Korean Daughter’s Search for Her Mother and Herself, written by Songmi Han and Casey Lartigue Jr., recounts Songmi’s childhood and escape from North Korea in a perilous and gripping narrative.

"Tales and Trails: Unraveling Asia's Urban Myths" is a delightful voyage through Asia's strangeness. This excellent book explores China, Korea, and Japan's cultures. It vibrantly blends folklore, history, and the human spirit. See the terrifying Gumiho, brave Chollima, mysterious Jade Rabbit, and Forbidden City whispers. Climb Kuchisake-Onna's terrifying peak in the dark Aokigahara Forest. From Beijing's hectic streets to China's calm farms, Japan's intriguing forests to Korea's wild beaches, these stories take listeners to many places.

A New York Times bestseller, the shocking story of one of the few people born in a North Korean political prison to have escaped and survived. Blaine Harden's latest book, King of Spies, will be available from Viking in Fall 2017. North Korea is isolated and hungry, bankrupt and belligerent...

Eat Like a Local – Seoul by Author Jason Kim offers the inside scoop on food in Seoul. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

"คิม จอง อิล" รัฐบุรุษหรือปีศาจของชาวเกาหลีเหนือ สงครามเกาหลี 1950 ปฐมบทแห่งปัญหาเหนือคาบสมุทร หลังสงครามถึงปัจจุบัน เกาหลีเหนือใต้อำนา ของพ่อ-ลูก ตระกูลคิม ปัญหานิวเคลียร์ "อักษะแห่งความชั่วร้าย" ชนวนสำคั หยุดการพัฒนาเกาหลีเหนือ ปัญหาโสมแดงและโสมขาว รอยร้าวที่ไม่อาจประสานได้ในเร็ววันนี้ คิม จอง อึน ผู้สืบทอดความคลุมเครือที่ไม่ต่างจากบิดา การลักพาตั ชาวต่างชาติ ปัญหาที่กาหลีเหนือต้องเร่งแก้ บทสรุปหรืออนาคตของเกาหลีเหนือจะยังมืดมนต่อไป

Dos cronistas argentinos viajaron a la península coreana sin cruzarse –uno al norte, el otro al sur– y contrastaron visiones sobre cómo se vive el último capítulo de la Guerra Fría. Corea del Norte llevó la idea del comunismo a un insólito sistema cuasi monárquico basado en la...

해양과 대륙의 충돌로 해석하는 임진왜란은 한반도에 어떤 의미를 던지는가? 이후 동아시아는 어떻게 흘러가는가? 이 책은 동아시아를 보는 일반적인 통념과 전혀 다른 결론을 보여준다. 동서양을 막론하고 해양과 대륙이라는 양대 세력이 다투면서 문명과 역사가 바뀌었다는 주장은 많았다. 다만 그 배경이 한반도를 포함한 동아시아이고, 임진왜란부터 태평양전쟁까지 일본이라는 해양 세력이 주축이 되어 전개되는 것을 보면 생소함을 넘어 거부감이 들지도 모른다. 그러나 이어령 전 문화부 장관도 말했듯이, 한국은 해양과 대륙 사이에 있는 반도 국가로서 그 역할이 점차 커지고 있다. 21세기 한국에 걸맞은 역할이 필요하다. 대륙 일변의 역사에서 벗어나 해양을 중심으로 동아시아를 본다면, 당신은 오늘날까지 연속하는 해양과 대륙의 패권 대결을 현명하게 바라볼 수 있을 것이다.