Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture



Opinion Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture Keio University book offers a meticulously researched look at the DPRK using both internal and external sources Stephen Mercado February 12, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean students during a mass dance performance, Pyongyang, North Korea \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2012) A collaborative effort by eight Japanese scholars, Dissecting North Korea: From Politics and the Economy to Art and Culture (北朝鮮を解剖する：政治・経済から芸術・文化まで) offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of Pyongyang’s political, economic and cultural landscape. Published last year by the Keio Institute of East Asian Studies, this meticulously researched volume stands out as one of the most readable and thought-provoking works on North Korea in recent years, surpassing much of what has been available in English on the subject. A collaborative effort by eight Japanese scholars, Dissecting North Korea: From Politics and the Economy to Art and Culture (北朝鮮を解剖する：政治・経済から芸術・文化まで) offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of Pyongyang’s political, economic and cultural landscape. Published last year by the Keio Institute of East Asian Studies, this meticulously researched volume stands out as one of the most readable and thought-provoking works on North Korea in recent years, surpassing much of what has been available in English on the subject. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture

Keio University book offers a meticulously researched look at the DPRK using both internal and external sources

Stephen Mercado February 12, 2025

Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture

North Korean students during a mass dance performance, Pyongyang, North Korea | Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2012)

A collaborative effort by eight Japanese scholars, Dissecting North Korea: From Politics and the Economy to Art and Culture (北朝鮮を解剖する：政治・経済から芸術・文化まで) offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of Pyongyang’s political, economic and cultural landscape.

Published last year by the Keio Institute of East Asian Studies, this meticulously researched volume stands out as one of the most readable and thought-provoking works on North Korea in recent years, surpassing much of what has been available in English on the subject.

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