Kim Jong II

by Sheila Wyborny

Overview

Supreme leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011, Kim Jong Il was the second Kim to rule North Korea, after the death of his father, Kim Il-Sung. Facing devastating famine and natural disasters in the 1990s, Kim broke slightly with his father in opening up North Korea to free markets. These gestures of economic reform mirror China's during the late 1980s, according to the Council on Foreign Relations. This compelling book provides a sharp look at Kim Jong​ ​Il. Chapters include a profile of his reign's controversies and contradictions, an examination of privilege and power, a look at the two sides of Kim, and a meditation on Kim's legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420500912
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	03/14/2009
Series:	People in the News Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Kim Jong II "Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news."—VOYA October 2007

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