Bush needs this treaty. The U.S. has no energy to deal with North Korea militarily.

On North Korea, I find it very interesting Bush publicly said you need to make more use of your leverage. For Bush to say this publicly reflects a certain amount of frustration.

'Development' shows China itself wants to become prosperous, but 'rise' indicates China wants to narrow the gap with developed countries.

All of North Korea is a jail.

Inside, I’m assaulted by the evening propaganda broadcasts coming over the apartment’s hardwired loudspeaker. There’s one in every apartment and factory floor in Pyongyang

I felt like a frog that had just come out of its pit, from which it had contemplated the circle of sky outlined by the rim, and taken it for the whole of the world. I had passed through to the other side of the mirror. (162)