Korea

The Death of Kim Jong-il

Written by John Peterson Tuesday, 20 December 2011
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kim-jong-il-thThe world’s attention is once again focused on North Korea. This is not due to a new nuclear test, imperialist saber-rattling, or a military clash with South Korea along the world’s most militarized border. This time, the reason is potentially even more explosive: the death of Kim Jong-il.

 

Where is North Korea Going?

Written by John Peterson and Fred Weston Tuesday, 10 October 2006
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Where is North Korea Going?North Korea has carried out an underground nuclear test, attracting the attention of the world media and infuriating the imperialists, in particular George W Bush. What is behind this move? But more importantly, what is happening to the North Korean regime and economy? This article attempts to give some answers.
 

The Roaring of the Classic Tiger Economy: The Korean Working Class Claws Back

Written by Albrik Boon Friday, 24 November 2000
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An in-depth analysis of the current wave of strikes in South Korea, the implications of the move towards reunification and a look at the history of the Korean working class.
   

Korea Erupts in General Strike

Written by Alastair Wilson Friday, 10 January 1997
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The Korean working class has come of age. This mighty movement offers us both lessons and inspiration and must fill the bourgeois with fear and trepidation of what is yet to come. The economic miracle of the so-called tiger economies has been brought to and end, the strike has shown that rather than being a savior for world capitalism, economic development has led to an inmense strengthening of the working class.
   
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