The Tumultuous past of the world's most secretive nation is revealed in this unique photographic collection.North Korea has been described as "the land that never changes." But its early years witnessed incredible turbulence, both in the devastation of the Korean War and in the ferment of the reconstruction era.With more than 150 rare photos - most never before seen in the West - North Korea Caught in Time documents the country's destruction and painful rebirth. An accompanying essay by Balazs Szalontai tells the untold story of how ordinary North Koreans endured the conflict."These priceless photos are an indelible tribute to the resilience of the Korean People."---Bruce Cumings, author of Korea's Place in the Sun: A Modern History"An important visual record of North Korea's history and development." ---Don oberdorfer, author of the Two Koreas: A Contemporary History