Historical Dictionary of Democratic People's Republic of Korea

by James E. Hoare

Overview

As Kim Jong Un approaches the seventh anniversary of his coming to power he has pushed the military back. The modified Constitution adopted in 2016 saw the demotion of the National Defense Council in favor of a new State Affairs Council which was a more party and government dominated body. He has put his own men and women into positions of authority. Sanctions are an irritant yet are already weakening as a result of first ever meeting between a DPRK leader and a U.S. president took place in June of Singapore, as well as a string of North-South meetings covered issues such as family reunions and railway and road connections. Military talks also ed to the demilitarization of Panmunjom. Since then Japan wants to talk and even the Pope may visit.



This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Democratic People's Republic of Korea contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538119747
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	09/04/2019
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	742
File size:	50 MB
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About the Author

James E. Hoare was a member of the British Diplomatic Service from 1969 to 2003, perhaps his most important posting being as the first British representative to Pyongyang in 2001, but he also served at the British Embassies in Seoul and Beijing. Since retirement, he has been an occasional teacher and a writer and broadcaster. He is also the co-author of the second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea.

Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreword Jon Woronoff

Preface

Reader’s Note

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Chronology

Map

Introduction

THE DICTIONARY

Appendixes

Appendix A: Korean Armistice Agreement 27 July 1953

Appendix B: North–South Joint Declaration 4 July 1972

Appendix C: Agreed Framework between the United States of America and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 21 October 1994

Appendix D: June 2000 North–South Joint Declaration

Appendix E: DPRK–United States Joint Communiqué Washington, D.C., 12 October 2000

Appendix F: DPRK–Japan September 2002 Pyongyang Declaration

Appendix G: Six Party Talks Joint Statement 19 September 2005

Appendix H: Six Party Talks Joint Statement Beijing 13 February 2007

Appendix I: Resolution 1874 (2009) Adopted by the Security Council at Its 6141st Meeting 12 June 2009

Appendix J: Panmunjom Declaration, 27 April 2018.

APPENDIX K: Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of he Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit, 12 June 2018.

Bibliography

About the Author

Editorial Reviews

[James E. Hoare] has produced a valuable book that probably goes as far as any author could do in answering the questions that the general reader may ask about one of the world’s least understood countries.

Reference Reviews

More than 300 cross-referenced entries discussing topics from politics to cultural heritage are featured in this volume on the DPRK. The dictionary is supplemented with a time line comprising 130-plus years of historical events, a substantial bibliography, and appendixes providing significant political documents. Entries range from brief paragraphs to several pages and include Armed forces, Industry, and Ryugyong Hotel as well as many biographies of Korean and world leaders. This work documents to the end of 2011....Recommended as an accurate reference, suitable for most library collections.

Booklist

This dictionary is a ready-reference source of historical information on North Korea from the 1800s to the present. The closest book of its kind is Ilpyong Kim's The Historical Dictionary of North Korea (CH, Oct'03, 41-0695); however, this new dictionary's preface indicates that it is not a second edition of Kim's book, but rather a new work. Hoare, as a research analyst, studied North Korea from outside while serving in the British Foreign Service for 33 years. Then in 2001 he served as the first British representative to Pyongyang, garnering firsthand knowledge of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). This dictionary features issue-driven entries on topics including the DPRK's nuclear program and missile weapons, the Sunshine Policy and other foreign policy issues, important domestic political leaders and statesmen, major organizations, and important events. The dictionary entries feature helpful cross-references that are particularly useful because the Romanization of Korean names can vary, and tends to follow personal preferences. For example, without the help of a see also reference, a Western reader might easily miss the fact that Rim Su Gyong is the same name as Lim Soo-Kyung. . . . This book serves as an excellent starting point for students, researchers, and others wanting to learn more about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers; general readers. 

CHOICE

This dictionary is a ready-reference source of historical information on North Korea from the 1800s to the present. The closest book of its kind is Ilpyong Kim's The Historical Dictionary of North Korea (CH, Oct'03, 41-0695); however, this new dictionary's preface indicates that it is not a second edition of Kim's book, but rather a new work. Hoare, as a research analyst, studied North Korea from outside while serving in the British Foreign Service for 33 years. Then in 2001 he served as the first British representative to Pyongyang, garnering firsthand knowledge of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). This dictionary features issue-driven entries on topics including the DPRK's nuclear program and missile weapons, the Sunshine Policy and other foreign policy issues, important domestic political leaders and statesmen, major organizations, and important events. The dictionary entries feature helpful cross-references that are particularly useful because the Romanization of Korean names can vary, and tends to follow personal preferences. For example, without the help of a see also reference, a Western reader might easily miss the fact that Rim Su Gyong is the same name as Lim Soo-Kyung. . . . This book serves as an excellent starting point for students, researchers, and others wanting to learn more about the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through faculty/researchers; general readers.

Choice

More than 300 cross-referenced entries discussing topics from politics to cultural heritage are featured in this volume on the DPRK. The dictionary is supplemented with a time line comprising 130-plus years of historical events, a substantial bibliography, and appendixes providing significant political documents. Entries range from brief paragraphs to several pages and include Armed forces, Industry, and Ryugyong Hotel as well as many biographies of Korean and world leaders. This work documents to the end of 2011....Recommended as an accurate reference, suitable for most library collections.

Booklist

[James E. Hoare] has produced a valuable book that probably goes as far as any author could do in answering the questions that the general reader may ask about one of the world’s least understood countries.

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[James E. Hoare] has produced a valuable book that probably goes as far as any author could do in answering the questions that the general reader may ask about one of the world’s least understood countries.

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