Coming to the issues from different perspectives, the authors together
have written an essential work of clear-eyed reflection and
authoritative analysis. They refute a number of misconceptions and
challenge faulty thinking that surrounds the discussion of North Korea,
most important, the idea that North Korea is an irrational nation. Cha
and Kang contend that however provocative, even deplorable, the North's
behavior may at times be, it is not incomprehensible or incoherent.