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Constructing the socialist way of life : mass housing and urbanism in North Korea. / txt edited by Inha Jung ; with contributions by Inha Jung [and four others]. - 239 p. : ill. ; photo. ; plans ; 23 cm. book - Basics 154 Constructing the socialist way of life .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-237).

The reconstruction of two cities : Pyongyang and Hamhŭng --
Piotr Zaremba and the urban planning of Chongjin --
The creation of Kim Il-Sung Square in Pyongyang --
The emergence of mass housing in post-war North Korea --
The microdistrict-based approach to site planning --
Socialising rural space in North Korea --
The planning of Gwangbok Street New Town in Pyongyang --
The development of the housing market and its influence on apartment unit plans --

Exploring home culture and daily life of North Koreans to capture the actual life of those who have largely supported the country’s unique but dictatorial political system.

ISBN: 9783869226866 3869226862

Standard No.: 9783869226866

Subjects--Topical Terms:
City planning--Korea (North)
Public housing--Korea (North)

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Korea (North)--Politics and government--2011-

LC Class. No.: NA9268.7.A1 / C66 2023