“North Korea invites parody. We laugh at the excesses of the propaganda and the gullibility of the people. But consider that their indoctrination began in infancy, during the fourteen-hour days spent in factory day-care centers; that for the subsequent fifty years, every song, film, newspaper article, and billboard was designed to deify Kim Il-sung; that the country was hermetically sealed to keep out anything that might cast doubt on Kim Il-sung's divinity. Who could possibly resist?”
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Work
Nothing To Envy: Real Lives In North Korea
This book delves into the lives of six ordinary North Koreans, offering a rare glimpse into the secretive and repressive regime. The narratives provide a nuanced understanding of the daily struggles, aspirations, and resilience of the people living under the regime. more
Author
Barbara Demick
Barbara Demick is a renowned journalist known for her in-depth reporting on the Korean Peninsula. Her work, 'Crazy Rich Asians,' provides a unique perspective on the reality of North Korean society to the international community. more
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