What Does North Korea Want?

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North Korea is one of the region’s most enigmatic states. It is one of the poorest states in Asia, yet is well on its way to developing a nuclear weapon. It has long sought isolation from the outside world, yet it is opening up more special economic zones. And its cult of personality around the Kim family dynasty seems at times almost a self-parody. Dr Benjamin Habib (Politics and International Relations, La Trobe University) considers the aims, ambitions and possible futures of one of Asia’s least well understood societies. Benjamin Habib on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBenjaminHabib Nick Bisley on Twitter: twitter.com/nickbisley Photo: Tormod Sandtorv on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tormods/8211920030