#1Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
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Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea is a book by Barbara Demick which follows the lives of six North Koreans over a span of fifteen years and exposes the closed world of North Korea. It was published in 2009 by Spiegel & Grau.
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Amanda HunterWritten on April 23, 2018"I love to learn about Korean culture since I'm part Korean. My brother recommended this book to me called Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea. It's a book by Barbara Demick and follows the lives of six North Koreans over 15 years. It talks about their lives in the closed world of North Korea. It's incredibly eye-opening; it makes you appreciate everything you have in this country of freedom called the USA. Definitely check this out!"#2Please Look After Mom
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Please Look After Mom is a Korean fiction novel by Kyung-Sook Shin which is translated into English by Chi-Young Kim. It is an international bestseller about a family's search for their mother which has sold over 1.5 million copies.
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#3The Two Koreas
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The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History is a historical nonfiction novel by Don Oberdorfer which tells of the history of Korea over the past decades, and the relations between the North and South. It was published in 2001 by Basic Books.BooksCheck price
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#4Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader: North Korea and the Kim Dynasty
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Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader: North Korea and the Kim Dynasty is a nonfiction book by Bradley K. Martin which closely examines Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il, two of the most ruthless and Orwellian leaders of North Korea.BooksCheck price
"This is a interesting look on North Korean culture not Korean culture in general. It is a terrible tragedy these people face with the indoctrinated culture and insane leader. I could not believe what I had read but it was truthful. Awful story but apt title. "#5Pachinko
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Pachinko is a historical fiction novel by Min Jin Lee which follows a Korean family through different generations which finds its way to Japan as a family in exile from its homeland. It was a National Book Award Finalist for Fiction in 2017.BooksCheck price
#6Your Republic Is Calling You
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Your Republic is Calling You is a fiction book by Young-Ha Kim translated by Chi-Young Kim. It follows the story of Gi-yeong, a North Korean spy being called back to his country. It was published in 2010 by Mariner books.
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#7Korean Business Etiquette
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Korean Business Etiquette is nonfiction book by Boye Lafayette de Mente that presents the different values, morals and cultural aspect which shape the Korean business personality. It was published in 2004 by Tuttle Publishing.
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#8Escaping North Korea
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Escaping North Korea: Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country is a nonfiction book by Mike Kim which provides an inside look at ordinary North Korean lives. It was published in 2008 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.BooksCheck price
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Share your opinion#9Land
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Land is a Korean fiction novel by Park Kyung-ni which is translated into English by Agnita Tennant. It follows the fortunes of Korean villagers set in a time of turbulence between the conservative and modernizing forces in Korea.
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#10Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West
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Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West is a nonfiction book by Blaine Harden which documents the shocking true story of a North Korean political prisoner and his escape to freedom.
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"Korean culture has always interested me so I picked up the book Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West. Its about a man's escape from North Korea. It was a remarkable book and among the best reads about Korean culture."#11Korean Grammar in Use: Beginning to Early Intermediate
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Korean Grammar in Use: Beginning to Early Intermediate is a non-fiction Korean language reference book written by Jean-Myung Ahn, Lee Kyung-Ah, and Han Hoo-Young. It is first published in 2010 by Darakwon.
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Share your opinion#12Korean Grammar in Use: Intermediate
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Korean Grammar in Use: Intermediate is a non-fiction Korean language reference book written by Jean-Myung Ahn and Min Jin-Young. This is the second volume of Korean Grammar in Use and published in 2011 by Darakwon.
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#13My Weekly Korean Vocabulary Book 1
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My Weekly Korean Vocabulary Book 1 is a non-fiction Korean language reference book written by TalkToMeInKorean. This book has illustrations from Creative Commons and it is first published in 2014 by Longtail Books.
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#14The Korean Verbs Guide (2 Volume Set)
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The Korean Verbs Guide (2 Volume Set) is a non-fiction Korean language reference book written by TalkToMeInKorean. This book contains quizzes for practicing and reviewing. It is first published in 2013 by Longtail Books.
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#15Everyday Korean Idiomatic Expressions
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Everyday Korean Idiomatic Expressions: 100 Expressions You Can't Live Without is a non-fiction Korean language reference book written by TalkToMeInKorean. It is first published in 2014 by Longtail Books.
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"Interesting read, especially if you plan to spend some time in Korea. It helps you get a better understanding of their culture and language which is important when visiting or traveling. I wouldn't say its 100% necessary to read, but if you have the time, check it out. "#16Talk To Me In Korean- Level 4
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Talk To Me In Korea- Level 4 is a non-fiction Korean language workbook written by TalkToMeInKorean. This book is derived from the author's site and it is first published in 2013 by Hangul Park.
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#17Talk To Me In Korean Workbook Level 3
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Talk To Me In Korean Workbook Level 3 is a non-fiction Korean language reference book written by TalkToMeInKorean. This is the third book in the set and it is first published in 2014 by Kong & Park Inc.
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#18I Love Korean 6
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I Love Korean 6 is a non-fiction Korean language reference book written by Language Education Institute. It is first published in 2015 by Seoul National University Press.
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Share your opinion#19Talk To Me In Korean Workbook Level 2
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Talk To Me In Korean Workbook Level 2 is a non-fiction Korean language reference book written by TalkToMeInKorean. This workbook contains quizzes to test Korean language skills and it is first published in 2013 by Kong & Park Inc.
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