JOURNAL ARTICLE

The sister: the extraordinary story of Kim Yo Jong, the most powerful woman in North Korea.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2024, v. 100, n. 1. P. 453 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Howell, Edward 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Sister: The Extraordinary Story of Kim Yo Jong, the Most Powerful Woman in North Korea" by Sung-Yoon Lee is a book that provides insight into the motivations and rise of Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un. The book explores her anti-US stance and her ascent within the North Korean regime, including her leadership of the Propaganda and Agitation Department. It also sheds light on the workings of the North Korean regime, emphasizing its use of deception, coercion, and manipulation. The book raises questions about the future of the regime and its nuclear ambitions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2024/01, Vol. 100, Issue 1, p453
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiad301
  • Accession Number:174979754
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