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In 2010, while working on a PhD in South Korea, Andray Abrahamian visited the other Korea, a country he had studied for years but never seen. He returned determined to find a way to work closely with North Koreans. Ten years and more than thirty visits later, Being in North Korea tells the story of his experiences helping set up and run Choson Exchange, a nonprofit that teaches North Koreans about entrepreneurship and economic policy.Abrahamian was provided a unique vantage into life in North Korea that belies stereotypes rampant in the media, revealing instead North Koreans as individuals ranging from true believers in the system to cynics wishing the Stalinist experiment would just end; from introverts to bubbly chatterboxes, optimists to pessimists. He sees a North Korea that is changing, invalidating some assumptions held in the West, but perhaps reinforcing others.Amid his stories of coping with the North Korean system, of the foreigners who frequent Pyongyang, and of everyday relationships, Abrahamian explores the challenges of teaching the inherently political subject of economics in a system where everyone must selfregulate their own minds; he looks at the role of women in the North Korean economy, and their exclusion from leadership; and he discusses how information is restricted, propaganda is distributed and internalized, and even how Pyongyangs nominally illicit property market functions. Along with these stories, he interweaves the historical events that have led to todays North Korea.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Being in North Korea'? A: The book focuses on the author's experiences in North Korea and his work with Choson Exchange, a non-profit that teaches North Koreans about entrepreneurship and economic policy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Being in North Korea'? A: The author is Andray Abrahamian, who has visited North Korea over thirty times and has a deep understanding of its societal dynamics.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Being in North Korea'? A: The book covers various topics including North Korean society, the economy, the role of women, propaganda, and the historical events that shape modern North Korea.
- Q: Is 'Being in North Korea' suitable for academic studies? A: Yes, the book combines scholarly insights with accessible writing, making it suitable for both academic studies and general readers interested in the subject.
- Q: How many pages does 'Being in North Korea' have? A: The book has a total of 206 pages.
- Q: What year was 'Being in North Korea' published? A: The book was published on August 25, 2020.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Being in North Korea'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does 'Being in North Korea' provide personal insights? A: Yes, the book includes personal memoir elements that offer insights into North Korean society and culture.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Being in North Korea'? A: Readers can expect to gain a more realistic view of North Korea, its people, and the complexities of its economic and political systems.
- Q: Is there a focus on women's roles in the economy in 'Being in North Korea'? A: Yes, the book discusses the role of women in the North Korean economy and their exclusion from leadership positions.