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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Kim Jong Un inherited the legacy from both his father and grandfather.
Chapter 2: It’s unclear why Kim Jong Il selected Jong Un as his successor.
Chapter 3: From the very start, Kim Jong Un prioritized developing North Korea’s nuclear and cyber power.
Chapter 4: Kim Jong Un aims to advance a vision of a twenty-first-century dictatorship.
Chapter 5: Behind North Korea’s modern facade lies a brutally repressive regime.
Chapter 6: Kim seeks to gain political legitimacy through summits with world leaders.
Chapter 7: A nuanced approach must be adopted with respect to Kim and his nuclear state.
Description
Becoming Kim Jong Un (2020) tells the story of the North Korean dictator from his childhood as the son and grandson of two infamous Korean leaders through to his momentous summit with American president Donald Trump. Setting aside the insults and jokes about Kim that the media and internet often perpetuate, it takes a serious look at Kim’s enigmatic persona and behavior and diagnoses the grave threat that he and his nation pose to the world.
Who Should Listen
- People fascinated by international politics and global issues
- History lovers
- Anyone with an interest in modern Asia