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 Features Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key pointsThe former DPRK diplomat's book offers a rare look into the lives of regime loyalists Andrei LankovJuly 2, 2018  Youtube This is the first part of a two-part series by Andrei Lankov looking at some of the most interesting revelations from the memoirs ofThae Yong-ho, one of the highest-ranking North Korean diplomats to ever defect. The book, “Cypher of the third-floor secretariat,” can be purchased here. Books by defectors and refugees from North Korea do not sell well in the South. In spite of the professed belief in the glories of unification, the average South Koreandoes not normally care that much about the lives of their supposed "Northern brethren." This is the first part of a two-part series by Andrei Lankov looking at some of the most interesting revelations from the memoirs ofThae Yong-ho, one of the highest-ranking North Korean diplomats to ever defect. The book, “Cypher of the third-floor secretariat,” can be purchased here. Books by defectors and refugees from North Korea do not sell well in the South. In spite of the professed belief in the glories of unification, the average South Koreandoes not normally care that much about the lives of their supposed "Northern brethren." Try unlimited access |
Andrei Lankov is a Director at NK News and writes exclusively for the site as one of the world's leading authorities on North Korea. A graduate of Leningrad State University, he attended Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung University from 1984-5 - an experience you can read abouthere. In addition to his writing, he is also a Professor at Kookmin University.
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