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Introducing the "Hermit Kingdom" -- North Korea's natural landscapes -- Historical geography -- North Korean population issues -- North Korean government -- The economy of North Korea -- Regional identities and landscape contrasts -- Images of North Korea in the future.

Introduces North Korea, describing its history, geography, cities, occupations, and system of government.

Brief discussion of the history, geography, culture, economy, and present political situation in North Korea.

"This is YA nonfiction. It's the memoir of a boy named Sungju who grew up in North Korea and, at the age of twelve, was forced to live on the streets and fend for himself after his parents disappeared. Finally, after years of being homeless and living with a gang, Sungju is reunited with his maternal grandparents and, eventually, his father"-- "Every Falling Star, the first book to portray contemporary North Korea to a young audience, is the intense...

A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of North and South Korea.

Examines the history of North Korea from its creation during the Cold War to the present, the challenges faced by the country following the collapse of communism, its development of nuclear weapons, and North Korea's place in the world today.