![]() ![]() ![]() The family had flourished in their adopted country, accumulating significant wealth. Though born in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, his family had previously been living in Japan, as ‘zainichi’, Japanese residents of Korean heritage. Whilst some of us may have a rather different opinion of George W., there is no doubt that the then president’s influence was of great assistance in bringing this book to international prominence.Īfter an introduction outlining the recent history of the Korean peninsula, Chol-Hwan begins his life story. acted as a divine tool in bringing the plight of North Koreans to the World’s attention. ![]() Bush to discuss the plight of the North Korean people. In the preface for this the revised edition, the author Kang Chol-Hwan is living in relative obscurity in South Korea when he is invited to the Oval Office to meet with President George W. The Aquariums of Pyongyang by Kang Chol-Hwan & Pierre Rigoulot – Reviewed by Guy Portman ![]()
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