Review

The Sister

31 July 2023
Written by: Sung-Yoon Lee
Review by: Anneke Elsing
Genre: Non-fiction

The Sister is written by Dr Sung-Yoon Leea scholar and specialist on North Korea who has advised the US government.

This book is a jaw-dropping portrayal of North Korea’s "princess", Kim Yo Jong. It uncovers the close bond with her brother, Kim Jong Un, and the lessons in manipulation they learned from their father. He also examines the iron grip the Kim dynasty has on their country, the grotesque deaths of family members deemed disloyal, and the signs that Kim Yo Jong has been positioned as her brother’s successor should he die while his own children are still young.