Author: Andrei Lankov
In this book, Andrei Lankov argues that North Korea is not irrational, and nothing shows this better than its continuing survival against all odds.
A living political fossil, it clings to existence in the face of limited resources and a “zombie economy,” manipulating great powers despite its weakness.
The writers says the old system is slowly falling apart. In the long run, with or without reform, the regime is unsustainable, according to a review on goodreads.com.
Based on vast expertise, this book reveals how average North Koreans live, how their leaders rule, and how both survive.