North Korea handbook

This is a timely and comprehensive guide to one of the most volatile, misunderstood, and potentially dangerous states in the world, and one of great strategic importance to U.S. interests in Asia. Featuring a detailed "who's who" section, it covers politics, the economy, the military, education, and culture, and provides numerous vital statistical data.

• Table of Contents
• List of Tables List of Box Information
• Foreword Preface
• Principles of Transliteration of Korean Characters
• Glossary of Acronyms and Special Terms Used in the Text Special Update on Recent Developments in North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program
• Photographs
• Special Edition
• Chapter I Geography
• Chapter II Politics
• Chapter III Economy
• Chapter IV Society
• Chapter V Culture & Sports
• Chapter VI Diplomacy
• Chapter VII Military
• Appendixes
• Appendix I Who's Who
• Appendix II North Korea Chronology
• Appendix III Constitution of North Korea
• Appendix IV Major Official Documents Regarding Inter-Korean Relations
• Appendix V Major Industrial Facilities
• Appendix VI Calendar of Historical Events
• Index