Korea
Throughout most of its history, has existed as one country with a
rich culture and history. Then in the 1940's, was controlled by Japan.
World War II broke out, and the Allies defeated the Axis powers. The country of
was divided into two parts -- the north and the south. The north was
occupied by communist Russian forces and the south by American troops. The
dividing line was the 38th parallel(see map). In 1950, a civil war began
between the two Koreas, further separating them. Both countries have since
established totally different ways of life that include government, economics,
and lifestyles. As a result of all that has transpired and recent incidents, it
would appear to be ...
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why Korea would have to be divided as was Germany.
At first, Korea was supposed to be unified with a multilateral
administration. But the cold war changed the United States' mission to
unilateral containment of the spread of Soviet communism. Supported by the
Soviets, North Korea attacked South Korea in June of 1950. The South Koreans
pushed into North Korea with American aid. But the Soviet Union, helped the
North Koreans to push the South Koreans back . "During the bitterly destructive
Korean War, the entire peninsula was devastated. Some three million of its
population were killed and more than ten million were left homeless and
jobless." (History in modern) Stalemate resulted in 1953 in terms of land gain.
The 38th parallel remained the dividing line. The Korean War did not resolve
anything, allowing problems to continue up to today. After that time Soviet
influence in the North diminished with the Chinese taking their place.
Throughout the Korean War period, ...
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economic growth has increased by more than
five percent in the last few years.(InsouthKoreaBuisiness ) It is stepping
forward into the age of technology by putting satellites into space, building
nuclear power plants, creating telecommunication systems, and building and
utilizing high speed railways.
North Korea is a closed society. North Korea is ruled by communism.
Because of communist philosophy, religion is discouraged, and more than two
thirds of the people are non-religious. Unlike South Korea, the North Korean
government uses education as a tool by which to instill communism. There is a
constitution which guarantees freedom of the press, religion, and speech.
However, the ...
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