About the book: 2019 / The book is based on analytical materials and publications prepared by a reputable specialist on East Asia with experience in the Korean direction for four decades . The results of research on the problems of the Korean Peninsula are presented, taking into account the experience of practical activities in the formulation and implementation of Russian foreign policy initiatives in Northeast Asia. Readers are offered both valuable factual materials, prepared hot on the heels of events, and a general analysis of key problems, summing up various historical periods. The book analyzes the main events and trends of Russian interaction with two Korean states - the DPRK and the Republic of Korea, political and economic development and the concept of foreign policy and practice of these states, their relationships. Particular attention is paid to a comprehensive analysis of the processes of unofficial reform and evolution of the socio-economic structure of the DPRK. In addition, an outline of international formats for discussing the nuclear issue and missile programs of the Korean Peninsula, multilateral regional cooperation is given.