The Korean Communist Movement, 1918-1948

Tells for the first time the fascinating story of the old Korean Communist movement before the takeover in the North. It presents the fullest and most reliable account of the origins of that hitherto enigmatic leader of the northern Communist regime, Kim Il-sŏng. At the same time it throws new and valuable light on the activities of the Comintern and the Communist movements in the Soviet Union, China, and Japan.

Contents

• The origins abroad 1918-1924. First efforts abroad 1918-1920 ; The struggle for power between the Irkutsk and Shanghai factions 1920-1924
• The struggle in Korea 1920-1928. First efforts in Korea 1920-1927 ; The abortive United Front 1925-1928
• The end of party autonomy 1928-1931. The collapse of the party in Korea 1928-1931 ; The failure of the bureaus abroad 1924-1931
• Under foreign parties 1931-1945. The Communists in Korea and Japan ; Korean Communists in China and Manchuria
• The rise of Kim Il-Sŏng. Kim Il-Sŏng and the Chinese guerrilla forces ; Kim’s seizure of power 1945-1948
• Conclusion

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