In the Land of Kim

In the Land of Kim offers a rare, human perspective on life in one of the world's most closed-off countries.

Told through the eyes of an expat woman who lived in Pyongyang from 2012 to 2014 with her young son, this is not a book about politics or ideology. It is a quiet, thoughtful account of daily life — of markets and bicycles, whispered greetings, playgrounds, ration cards, and unexpected kindness.

Far from the usual headlines, this book invites readers into the rhythms and silences of ordinary people navigating an extraordinary system.

With honesty, humility, and restrained grace, the author writes not to shock, but to understand — and in doing so, brings us closer to a place few ever truly see.