{"product_id":"2940152373776","title":"North Korea in Perspective: Orientation Guide and North Korean Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Pyongyang, Goguryo, Silla Dynasty, Chosun, Kim Dynasty, Kim Jong Un, Yalu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in North Korea, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHY * Introduction * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Climate * Rivers * Major Cities * Pyongyang * Hamhung-Hungnam * Chongjin * Sinuiju * Wonsan * Nampo * Environmental Concerns * Deforestation * Water Quality * Air Quality * Soil Quality * Natural Hazards * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Overview * Origins * Paekjae, Kaya, and Silla * Goguryo and the Three Kingdoms * Impact of the Three Kingdoms Era * The Unified Silla Dynasty and Parhae * Period of the Later Three Kingdoms * Koryo * Early Chosun * The Imjin War * The Manchus * Isolation * Foreign Influence * The Decline of Chosun * Japanese Colonization * World War II * Formation of North Korea * The War and Its Immediate Aftermath * Cult of Personality * Military Buildup, Economic Decline, and Succession * North Korea Today * Transitioning to New Leadership: Kim Jong Un * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Introduction * Industry and Manufacturing and Services * Agriculture * Fishing * Forestry * Banking and Currency * Trade * Investment * South Korean Investment * Chinese Investment * Other Investment * Energy and Mineral Resources * Energy * Minerals * Standard of Living * Tourism * Transportation * Business Outlook * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Language * Religion * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Arts * Literature * Visual Arts * Folk Culture and Folklore * Sports and Leisure * CHAPTER 5: SECURITY * Introduction * United States-North Korean Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Russia * China * South Korea * Military and Internal Security * Military * Police and Internal Security Forces * Terrorism * Issues Affecting Security * Food Supply * Succession and Political Reform * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Area * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Climate * Rivers * Amnok (Yalu) River * Tumen River * Taedong River * Major Cities * Pyongyang * Hamhung-Hungnam * Kaesong * Nampo * Chongjin * Imperial History and Colonization * Ancient History * The Origins of Korean Nationalism * Democratic People's Republic of Korea * Division of Korea * The Korean War * The Kim Family Dynasty * Kim Il Sung * Kim Jong Il * Kim Jong Un * Government * Media * Telecommunications * Economy * Employment Trends * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Introduction * Historical Religious Background * Chondogyo * The Role of Religion in the North Korean Government * Cult of Personality * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Buildings of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Honor and Values * Greetings * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Customs and Habits * Traditional Dishes * Dress Code * Non-Religious Holidays * Dos and Don'ts * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Introduction * Daily Urban Life * Urban Workforce * Marketplace * Monitoring and Surveillance * Healthcare * Medical Care * Health Issues * Education * Primary and Secondary Schooling * Higher Education * Restaurants * Environmental Issues * Urban Transportation * Rail * Road * Street Crimes and Solicitation * CHAPTER 5: RURAL LIFE * Introduction * Agriculture * Cooperative Farms * Market Reforms * Rural Transportation * Rural Health * Rural Education * Who Is In Charge? * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Landmines * CHAPTER 6: FAMILY LIFE * Introduction * Traditional Family Lineage * Distribution of Roles and Responsibilities * Status of Women and Children * Women * Children * Family Life in a Typical Household * Marriage, Birth and Divorce * Weddings * Funerals * Hwangap (60th Birthday)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122579849456,"sku":"2940152373776","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152373776_p0.jpg?v=1764020132","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152373776","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}