In the latest episode of the Security Nexus Webinar, viewers were treated to an enlightening discussion that ventured deep into the heart of North Korea’s complex socio-political landscape. Episode 11, titled “North Korea beyond the Headlines, Unveiling the Reality with Glyn Ford,” was expertly navigated by host James Minnich, a retired Colonel of the United States Army and a distinguished professor at DKI APCSS.
North Korea, often depicted through a lens of hostility and isolation, was dissected beyond its typical portrayal, revealing the intricacies that underpin its actions on the global stage. The webinar emphasized the importance of looking past sensationalism to understand the realist security concerns, domestic political considerations, and the normative symbols that shape North Korea’s identity and aspirations.
Guest speaker Glyn Ford, a renowned expert on North Korea with nearly 50 visits to the country, brought invaluable insights into the discussion. Ford’s expertise challenged common assumptions and shed light on the nuanced reality of North Korea, a country often misunderstood by the outside world.
Book Recommendations
Hecker, Siegfried S. Hinge Points: An Inside Look at North Korea’s Nuclear Program. Stanford University Press, 2023.
Macias, Monica. Black Girl from Pyongyang: In Search of My Identity. Duckworth, 2023.
Pak, Jung H. Becoming Kim Jong Un: A Former CIA Officer’s Insights into North Korea’s Enigmatic Young Dictator. Ballantine Books, 2020.
Ryang, Sonia. North Koreans In Japan: Language, Ideology, and Identity. Routledge, 1997.
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10 мар 2024
