num_pages: 178
description: Kim Jong-il has been the subject of intense interest and fear in recent months. He has been demonised as 'Dr Evil' for his nuclear programme which puts Korea on a collision course with the US. For this reason, the world has a stake in understanding this man and his little-known country. This account aims to tell the compelling story of Kim Jong-il and the country he leads, exploring the pressing question of how he manages to hold onto power in a country that is ravaged by famine and poverty. Unravelling the myths, mysteries, and fallacies that surround this small, desperate country, this fascinating story includes rare photos of Kim Jong-il and his brutal regime.
language: English
title: Kim Jong-Il: North Korea's Dear Leader
titlecomplete: Kim Jong-Il: North Korea's Dear Leader
genres: Biography Memoir, History, Biography, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 163
publisher: Wiley