Origins of North Korea's Juche: Colonialism, War, and Development

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For over five decades, North Korea has outlived many forecasts of collapse despite defects in its system. Origins of North Korea's Juche: Colonialism, War, and Development, edited by Jae-Jung Suh, argues that it has survived because of Juche, a unique political institution built on the simple notion of self-determination, whose meanings and limits have been shaped by Koreans' experiences with colonialism, war, and development amidst surrounding superpowers that have complicated their aspirations and plans. Title Page Acknowledgments Making Sense of North Korea Colonial Origins of Juche The Making of the Juche State in Postcolonial North Korea The Suryŏng System as the Center of Juche Institution The Rise and Demise of Juche Agriculture in North Korea North Korea’s Internal Politics and U.S. Foreign Policy Select Bibliography Index About the Contributors