"Despite being a nation so frequently in the headlines, North Korea remains a mystery to most outsiders. Its leader, Kim Jong Un, rules a society marked by extremes, with some officials living in relative luxury while peasant farmers struggle to avoid starvation. This book examines the details of daily life under an oppressive dictatorship"--Provided by the publisher.

North Korea at a glance -- The Hermit Kingdom -- A nation under rigid control -- Family life -- School life -- Work life -- Social life -- Political life.