Thae Yong-ho's memoir: some key points



Features Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key points The former DPRK diplomat's book offers a rare look into the lives of regime loyalists Andrei Lankov July 2, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON 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 of Thae 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 Korean does 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 of Thae 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 Korean does not normally care that much about the lives of their supposed "Northern brethren." Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key points

The former DPRK diplomat's book offers a rare look into the lives of regime loyalists

Andrei Lankov July 2, 2018

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This is the first part of a two-part series by Andrei Lankov looking at some of the most interesting revelations from the memoirs of Thae 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 Korean does not normally care that much about the lives of their supposed "Northern brethren."