THE OTHER KOREAN CRISIS.

Examines the economic crisis in North Korea and the role played by its president, Kim Jong Il in is problems. Lingering effects of the fall of the Soviet bloc which provided markets for its steel, machinery, and arms; North Korea's need for grain to feed its population; Possible scenarios which could result from the crisis; How a collapse could benefit the U.S., China and South Korea; Willingness of South Korea to help the North avoid collapse; Plans to gradually merge North Korea and South Korea.