About the Book

This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in North Korea. Key topics covered include North Korea's nuclear capability and intentions, North Korea’s international relations including the most recent, more hopeful initiatives, political reforms, and the adverse economic and social conditions. Overall, the book demonstrates the degree to which North Korea, its regime and its international position is changing. The book continues the overview of developments up to early 2005 which were covered in the author’s North Korea: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments (Routledge 2006).