The origins of the guerilla tradition -- The political institutions of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea -- The emerging tyranny, 1958-70 -- Setbacks to socialism, 1970-80 -- The confirmation of Kim Jong II, 1980-83 -- Signs of reform, 1984-86? -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the collapse of the Soviet Bloc, 1987-91 -- A matter of survival, the 1990s -- Concluding remarks

1. Korea (North) -- Politics and governemnt
2. Korea (North) -- Economic policy
3. Korea(North) -- Foreign relations