International Aid and Sustainable Development in North Korea: A Country Left Behind with Cloaked Society

This book examines international aid in North Korea, focusing on the impact on the general population and advocating for sustainable development. It explores the causes of international sanctions, the Kim regime's mitigation strategies, and barriers to aid monitoring. It suggests that engagement with development aid is the key to unlocking North Korea's potential, and chapters 1 and 7 are available for free download.

Format: Hardback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of international aid in North Korea, shedding light on the ongoing policy of withholding aid through the lens of its impact on the general population. By examining the human rights of North Koreans and advocating for the use of aid as a catalyst for social change, the book presents an alternative narrative to the prevailing discourse of 'denuclearization-first.' Spanning a wide scope, the book evaluates the causes of international sanctions and their profound consequences, explores the Kim regime's strategies for mitigating sanctions through marketization and a digital economy, and uncovers the challenges and barriers to effective aid monitoring. Additionally, it delves into the underlying reasons for the absence of a significant mass anti-regime movement in North Korea.

Through its insightful analysis, the book convincingly demonstrates that the key to unlocking the potential of North Korea's 'cloaked society' lies not in the imposition of sanctions but in engaging with development aid. This approach resonates with students of Korean Studies, Development Studies, Asian Politics, and International Relations, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics of North Korea's political and social landscape.

Chapter 1 and Chapter 7 of this book are graciously made available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license. This allows for widespread access and dissemination of the valuable information contained within, fostering knowledge and understanding of this critical topic.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032486895