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Are you familiar with B.R. Meyers's book The Cleanest Race? And if so, what do you think about his assertion that North Korea is actually paranoid, ultra-right-wing state, steeped in ideology akin to fascism, posing as a communist nation? Any other thoughts on his views on how North Korea and/or Korean ethnic nationalism may be misperceived in the West?

Having lived and worked in South Korea for 3 years, I recommend that book to everyone I meet who wants to understand either Korea. It's the most interesting thing I've ever read about the Korean peninsula, and its culture and history. Watch this lecture from C-Span (also linked above) to get a taste of what Meyers's research has cultivated. Though I've yet to read Ms. Demick's book, which I also hear is quite good.

Thank you for your response! Looking forward to reading your work.