Comrades and Strangers: Behind the Closed Doors of North Korea

by Michael Harrold

Book Overview

In 1987 Michael Harrold went to North Korea to work as English language adviser on translations of the speeches of the late President Kim Il Sung (the Great Leader) and his son and heir Kim Jong Il (then Dear Leader and now head of state). For seven years he lived in Pyongyang enjoying privileged access to the ruling classes and enjoying the confidence of the country's young elite. In this fascinating insight into the culture of North Korea he...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470869763
• ISBN13: 9780470869765
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.4" x 7.5"