Becoming Kim Jong Un: Understanding North Korea's Young Dictator

Kim Jong Un is the unchallenged dictator of a nuclear rogue state with weaponry capable of threatening the West. Jung H. Pak, a former CIA analyst, reveals the story of his third son, Kim Jong Il.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

The young dictator comes under close scrutiny in this intelligent account
Sunday Times
When Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea in 2011, many expected his rule to be short.
Years later, he remains the unchallenged dictator of a nuclear rogue state with weaponry capable of threatening the West.
In this behind-the-scenes look, former CIA analyst and North Korea expert Jung H. Pak reveals the explosive story of Kim Jong Il's third son: the spoilt and impetuous child, the mediocre student, the ruthless murderer, the shrewd grand strategist.
Pak delves into the life of Kim Jong Un, from his early years in Switzerland to his rise to power in North Korea.
He explores the dictator's complex personality, his upbringing, and the influences that shaped him.
The book also sheds light on Kim Jong Un's policies and actions, including his nuclear program and his relationship with other world leaders.
Pak offers a chilling account of the dictator's reign, painting a vivid picture of the dangers posed by North Korea's nuclear arsenal and the challenges faced by those who seek to confront it.
This is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and dangerous world of North Korea and its enigmatic leader.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 164 x 240 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786077165