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This scholarly examination investigates how the Korean People's Army and the Korean War fundamentally shaped North Korea's development into a closed, militarized garrison state. Drawing on rare North Korean primary documents and veterans' testimonies-sources notoriously difficult to access-the book offers unique insights into the legacies of conflict and the emergence of Juche ideology. Written by Routledge, a leading academic publisher, this work fills a critical gap in Cold War historiography by providing evidence-based analysis of North Korea's transition to self-reliance and military-first governance. Essential for historians, policy analysts, and anyone seeking to understand the origins of modern North Korea's political system and strategic orientation.

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Uses North Korean primary documents and declassified sources rarely available to Western scholars studying the Korean People's Army.

Incorporates first-hand testimonies from North Korean war veterans to provide authentic perspectives on the Korean War's impact.

Examines how military institution-building during the Korean War established the garrison state structure that persists in North Korea today.

Published by Routledge, a respected academic press specialising in rigorous Cold War and Asian history scholarship.

Analyses the connection between Korean War legacies and the adoption of Juche Self-Reliance ideology by North Korean leadership.

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Release Date
31 October 2016
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