The Hermit King

The Dangerous Game of Kim Jong Un

By: Chung Min Lee

Narrated by: Chung Min Lee, Greta Jung

This program includes an author's note read by the author.

North Korea is poised at the crossroads of history. Which direction will its leader take?

Throughout the world, oppressive regimes are being uprooted and replaced by budding democracies, but one exception remains: The People's Republic of North Korea. The Kim family has clung to power for three generations by silencing dissidents, ruling with an iron fist, and holding its neighbors hostage with threats of war. Under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, North Korea has come closer than ever to creating a viable nuclear arsenal, but widespread famine and growing resistance are weakening his regime's stability.

In The Hermit King, Asian geopolitical expert Chung Min Lee tells the story of the rise of the Kim Dynasty and its atrocities, motivations, and diplomatic goals. He also discusses the possible outcomes of its aggressive standoff with the world superpowers.

Kim Jong Un is not a crazed "Rocket Man" or a bumbling despot; he has been groomed since birth to take control of his country and stay in power at all costs. He is now at a fateful crossroads. Will he make good on decades of threats, liberalize North Korea and gain international legitimacy, or watch his regime crumble around him? Lee analyzes the likelihood and consequences of each of these possibilities, cautioning that in the end, a humanitarian crisis in the region is all but unavoidable. The Hermit King is a thoughtful and compelling look at the most complicated diplomatic situation on Earth.

©2019 Chung Min Lee (P)2019 Macmillan Audio

Should be titled “I Hate Trump and a little discussion on Korea”

Constant Trump bashing inserted through the book, distracted from the story and author’s credibility.

Some interesting content but mainly a commentary.

The author has Trump Derangement Syndrome

He also hates Fox News. His deranged hatred of Trump & Fox has warped his perspective on reality. Don't waste your time and money on this garbage.

Highly Recommended !!!

The Chinese do not want to have a united Korean peninsula. A world with North Korea is a dangerous world for China. A world without North Korea is even more dangerous for China.

The North Korean will never like the idea that their nation will be conquered and united by the South Korean since the South Korea is a US's puppet.

A North Korea, which relies on China for protection and security; still poses a threat and threatens the South Korea, will serves the best interests of China.

That is to say a unification on the Korean peninsula is a healthy fantasy.

And the 'Rocket Man' Kim Jong Un, should he continue to play his card wisely and well, he and his family and his regime will survive and last for a very long time to come. And he might die old in peace !!!