North Korea: the ups and downs of the Control Society

On October 11th in London, there will be a unique lecture by one of the world's leading experts on North Korea, Professor Andrei Lankov.

What lies behind the impenetrable borders of the most mysterious regime of our time? How does the system of total control work, capable of keeping its citizens isolated from the outside world? Lankov will share fascinating facts about the lives of ordinary people and the changes gradually transforming the country.

You'll also learn how to escape from North Korea and what dangers await those who dare to flee. How did the country handle the coronavirus? North Korea claims to have completely defeated COVID-19, but what really happened inside the country during the pandemic? “My Communism on the Edge” – what are Kim Jong-un's true motives in seeking new allies and drawing closer to Russia?

After the lecture, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions to the professor, purchase, and sign books.