Frogs in a Well: Literary Life in North Korea

In Growth Markets by Edward Nawotka

By Edward Nawotka North Korea is without a doubt among the most mysterious of countries, which begs the question: What kind of literary life is there in North Korea? The answer — according to two new books about the country, Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick (Spiegel & Grau) and The Cleanest Race by B.R. Myers (Melville House) — is nothing …

Bonus Material: How to Save North Korean Refugees

In Discussion by Edward Nawotka

By Edward Nawotka NORTH KOREA: Author Mike Kim spent four years in China helping hundreds of refugees from North Korea cross the border and reach safety. His book Escaping North Korea documents his experiences. It’s a stunning story of courage, both his own and that of the escapees. Though the book appeared last year, Kim continues to be an evangelist …