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JSIS A 469A/569A
North Korean Society
Winter 2016

Week III:
January 19th and 21st: The Son Takes Command


Tuesday: January 19th
The Non-aligned Movement and the 1972 Constitution

Thursday: January 21st
The Rise of Kim Jong Il and Kim-Centered Chuch'e Thought

Readings:

  • Armstrong, chapters 6 & 7
  • Lankov, chapters 2 & 3

Study Questions:

  • Why does Armstrong think that the DPRK got involved in the non-aligned movement? What benefits did they expect to get?
  • What were the characteristics of the 1972 Constitution? Do these characteristics simply reflect internal developments in Korea, or was the DPRK also influenced by foreign relations?
  • Armstrong argues that over-emphasis on military preparedness is the main reason for North Korea's falling behind South Korea economically. Do you agree?Why did the DPRK collectivize agriculture after the Korean War but not before?



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 Last Updated:
12/24/2015

Contact the instructor at: sangok@u.washington.edu