Author Jang Jin-sung, on his first visit to the U.S., discusses his new book, Dear Leader Poet, Spy, Escapee—A Look Inside North Korea, which describes his life in North Korea as a psychological warfare officer and one of Kim Jong-il’s revered “court poets,” as well as his dramatic escape to China and South Korea. Jang will also read selections from his poetry and share insights into North Korea shaped by his experiences as well as contacts with North Korean exiles and overseas officials. The evening’s discussion will be led by Dr. Su Mi Terry, a former CIA analyst and current senior research scholar at Columbia University’s Weatherhead East Asian Institute.

The book will be available for sale, and reception and book signing will follow.

Explorers and Above: Free

Members and Students: $10

Nonmembers:  $20

Jang Jin-Sung: Poet, Spy, Escapee

Monday, February 2, 2015 | 6:30 PM 

The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017