...North and South Korea While there are similarities between North and South Korea, there are a ton of differences. These differences can make a person wonder how these countries ever operated as one. After World War II, they drew separate splitting down the 38th parallel line. With the soviets having an influence on the North side and the United States having an influence on the South side they became two different governments and countries. From the government, the people, and the rights they are totally opposites. In South Korea the government is a democracy, just like the U.S. with the executive, judicial, and legislative branches. North Korea, however, has a form of communism called dictatorship. The way that this country is run is seen by many people as a corrupt and crude way of leading a country. With millions of people starving everyday and the government not doing anything about it, it has a lot of people disgusted with this country. The people of South Korea are like average people[KE1] ; going to school and work with no worries about going home and not being able to eat. South Korea’s people are an average 2 inches taller than North Koreas people. The nutrition of North Koreas people from, mal-nutritious caused them to be shorter than their southern neighbors. The sad part is that government doesn’t even care. There are many countries who would love to help give food to the North Koreas; however, the ridiculous government blocks the boarders, so that South Koreas...
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...The Nuclear Fallacy of North Korea Bill Gonzalez April 22 2013 Since its inception, North Korea has never ceased to stir up trouble with the international community. Officially know as the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), North Korea split from the neighbouring South Korea at the end of the Second World War in 1945. The young nation was initially adopted by the Soviet Union, which implemented their Communist ideals into the countries government and society. The tension between the communist government of the north and the republican government of the south would eventually lead to the Korean War, a three-year conflict which saw the US and other members of the UN supporting South Korea and North Korea being supported by the Soviet Union and later China. The Korean War, which never ended in a piece treaty (it’s still technically going on today), would lead to the strained relations that exist between North Korea and the UN today. North Korea’s economy initially recovered from the aftermath of the Korean War, however increasing debt, inflation, the mismanagement of funds, numerous droughts, and the lack of western trade partners lead to an eventual economic decline in the late 1970’s. North Korea has since been one of the world’s poorest countries, with roughly 20-27% of the population living below the poverty line. The social economic issues in North Korea haven’t stopped the government from developing nuclear weapons however, a process which has lead to...
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...After North and South Korea were divided along the 38th parallel, it has been continued for 70 years. The reunification of Korea has been controversial for decades, and the interest and expectation of unification has been growing after the reunification of Germany. As the expectation was growing, the problems that can be raised from the United Korea have been discussed (Cumings, 2010). Different political view, national economic status, and cultures between North and South Korea can cause serious problems, and it can possibly leads the United Korea to be undeveloped country. North Korea have been living in the communist political system. In North Korea, people are brainwashed in communism and restricted the basic human rights under severe monitoring system of government. Unlike North Korea, South Korea emphasizes the implementation of human dignity and support the freedom and equality by supporting the liberal democracy (Shuja, 2003). The extreme polarization of political view can cause staging a coup and even cause assimilating one to the other. The unification of Germany shows how the national unification cause a severe economic depression. The united Germany ended up mass unemployment, and the unemployment cause increasing in suicide rate (Kaiser). The critical different economic status and the cost of unification can result in economic aggravation. According to Woolf, "In then-current dollars, the estimates cover an enormous range between $400 billion and $3.6 trillion"...
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...Korean Peninsula.The Korean peninsula consists of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on the northern part of the peninsula and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on the south, dividing on the 38th parallel. The peninsula split up in the 1950s during the Korean War, which involved the Communist North against Democratic South Korea. As the Korean War broke out on the peninsula in 1950, the United Nations Security Council recognised North Korea’s act as an invasion. Due to the fact that North Korea ignored the United Nations’ call for a ceasefire, the United States, United Kingdom and many other nations sent forces towards the peninsula in order to defend South Korea. Although a cease fire agreement have been signed in July 1953, North and South Korea are technically still at war to this very day. Since the Korean War divided one nation, whom share the same culture, values and language, they were separated because of two enormous political ideology differences, that the leaders believed in. We can safely say the Korean War was an “Ideology War”. The North being more towards socialism / communism (left wing) and the South being a firm believer in a semi-western, democratic (right wing) ideology. There isn’t only different ideologies within the politics, but also economically and educationally are being influenced by this ideology. Often we ask ourselves whether we can see Korea as one again in the future? Is unification in the peninsula a sustainable option? Or...
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...North Korea Hermit Kingdom 27 FEB 2016 Life In North Korea One of a series of drawings of public executions created by North Korean refugee child showing the stages and manner of public execution in North Korea. Factual accuracy was later confirmed by news reports and a video taken and smuggled from North Korea to Japan. Picture credit: North Korea Genocide Exhibit As one of the only remaining closed societies in the world, North Korea has garnered global attention to what is sealed off within its borders. Despite the ongoing food crisis that has lasted for two decades and the whimsical leadership under the 'Kim' family, life manages to go on in Hermit Kingdom. A man gathering grass as a source of food from a park. Picture credit: Eric Lafforgue North Koreans are constantly under the scrutiny of the state. Neighbourhood watch groups know as the Inminban are deployed in all villages. A female junior official usually heads the group and her main tasks are to look out for any suspicious activities within her jurisdiction and ensure there are no 'contraband' items like DVDs of South Korea and tuneable radio sets. Instilling fear and propaganda are the two main tools the North Korean government use to ensure obedience of its citizens. People are often required to attend public execution where political dissidents and transgressors are shot to death on the spot. Statues and figures of the Kim family are ubiquitous. The government is...
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...PESTLE analysis PESTLE ANALYSIS Summary South Korea has been politically stable since becoming a democratic state. However, its relationship with North Korea continues to present a strong challenge. South Korea fell into a brief financial crisis in 1997 due to structural weakness in the banking sector, however strong economic and financial reforms quickly countered the downturn and put the country back on a growth path by the following year. With the opening up of markets after the financial crisis in 1997, the country became one of the largest technology markets in the world. As far as social issues are concerned, the country has low population growth and fertility rates, leading to an ageing population. Furthermore, the country has a highly qualified labor force, which makes it possible to both produce and commercialize advanced technologies. The country is also well equipped with extensive broadband network and telecommunication facilities. Legal procedures in the country are time consuming and complex, which makes it very difficult for foreign investors. The environmental scenario of the country is characterized by the breach of emission standards, which is reaching unreasonable limits in spite of its relatively small area and population in comparison to other countries. Republic of Korea: Country Analysis Report – In-depth PESTLE Insights © Datamonitor. This brief is a licensed product and is not to be photocopied Published 06/2008 Page 11 PESTLE...
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...Summary South Korea has been politically stable since becoming a democratic state. However, its relationship with North Korea continues to present a strong challenge. South Korea fell into a brief financial crisis in 1997 due to structural weakness in the banking sector, however strong economic and financial reforms quickly countered the downturn and put the country back on a growth path by the following year. With the opening up of markets after the financial crisis in 1997, the country became one of the largest technology markets in the world. As far as social issues are concerned, the country has low population growth and fertility rates, leading to an ageing population. Furthermore, the country has a highly qualified labor force, which makes it possible to both produce and commercialize advanced technologies. The country is also well equipped with extensive broadband network and telecommunication facilities. Legal procedures in the country are time consuming and complex, which makes it very difficult for foreign investors. The environmental scenario of the country is characterized by the breach of emission standards, which is reaching unreasonable limits in spite of its relatively small area and population in comparison to other countries. Republic of Korea: Country Analysis Report – In-depth PESTLE Insights © Datamonitor. This brief is a licensed product and is not to be photocopied Published 06/2008 Page 11 PESTLE analysis Political analysis Overview South Korea...
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...In the year 1910 Korea was a united country, but today it's a divided peninsula. The two countries that it is separated is the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea). This separation can be thanks to the Korean War, also known as The Korean Conflict or The Forgotten War. The Korean War started on June 25, 1950, and ended by a ceasefire on July 27, 1953. The war was fully ignited when then North Korean People’s army crossed the 38th Parallel, which is a boundary that separates North and South Korea, to invade South Korea. South Korea got pushed back all the way to Busan. That's when the United States of America came to the aid of the South Koreans and pushed back North Korea all the way back to the capital of Pyongyang (in North Korea). That's when the People’s Republic of China sept feeling that they were also going to try...
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...Should "South Korea" be allowed to develop a NUCLEAR weapon? YES Self protection is no crime. They should be able to protect themselves from threatening North Korea. All countries should have the right to possess some nuclear weapons for their own safety, as long as they agree to a treaty. It would not be possible to get rid of all nuclear weapons in the world, and they should not be controlled by only like 8 countries. Moreover South Korea is very vulnerable to North Korea, since this country's leader seems determined to have nuclear capabilities. South Korea having nuclear weapons might deter (prevent) North Korea somewhat if they were considering using nuclear force against another country. I think, for their own protection, the South Korean military could possess short range nuclear weapons to help neutralize or equalize things with the North Korean regime. Why not Russia, USA, and China allowed South Korea to develop their own nuclear weapon? Considering that they have their own? AGAINST If we talk about Russia and China the first reason is North Korea is against South Korea and as we know that Russia and China support North Korea so it can’t be denied that the enemy of my friend is also my enemy. The Second reason is that a country that owns nuclear weapons is feared and respected in the international circuit. That’s why they don’t let another country possess its own nukes. If we talk about USA, it’s obvious that USA supports South Korea by providing with US army...
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...Cultural Awareness of North Korea By SGT Anderson, Alvin, D. ALC Class 718-12 SSG Rockhold North Korean Cultural Awareness Outline Understanding and respecting cultural differences is critical to our success in the world forum. We cannot hope to be a successful, diplomatic military without cultural awareness. 1. What Is Culture? a. The Definition of Culture b. Characteristics of a Culture 2. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea c. About North Korea d. The Korean War 3. Juche e. Kim Il-sung f. The Effects of Kim Il-sung and Juche 4. Diplomacy With North Korea g. The Threat North Korea Poses h. Hope For the Future A diplomatic relationship with North Korea may not be possible at this time, But taking the time to get know and understand their culture and their angst against the US may help us further our relationship with them in the future. Alvin Anderson SSG Rockhold ALC 718-12 May 19, 2012 North Korean Culture What is culture? Culture is many things. Culture is almost everything. The word culture is very broad and encompassing. There is no simple, universally accepted definition for the word culture. It is by definition: the behavior and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic or age group. It is characterized a group of peoples’ traditions, religion, food, customs and language. Culture is dynamic. Culture is static. It both changes with the times and...
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...economic variables play a vital role in the success of a nation. North Korea is considered to be a powerful nation, however, the way that their government is structured greatly affects its relationships with different nations politically and economically. North Korea is one of the few communist countries in the world. Political, military and economic operational variables tie into one another and affect North Korea in both positive and negative ways. North Korea’s isolation from the rest of the world began in 1945. Under North Korean...
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...The rising concern of North Korea and its threat to the world with nuclear tests is apparently in need to meet a new and practical solution. Six countries just sitting down trying to negotitate but ending up nowhere is not the measure the world wants. Over years, United States and South Korea has tried to soothe the temper of North Korea but it never seemed to work. In fact, it only allowed the rogue state to be a bad tempered infant, throwing temper whenever things do not go the way they want. Such provovative acts resulted in actual victims and death of South korean people. For example, the cheon-An crisis took away over 40 soldiers, who were someone's father, son or beloved sibling. Now, North Korea dropped off from the NPT and is trying to throw its temper again, but this time harder. The rising tension between the two Koreas is making citizens feel frustrated, especially those living near the northern end of South Korea. Something must be done, but this time something practical. In this sense, a new meausre to suppress North Korea, not to soothe, is in need. In other words, South Korea must become a nuclear weapon state for the following three reasones: the impossibility of the world changing into a world without nuclear weapons, the need to safeguard against North Korea and lastly the contribution to peace through nuclear paradox. Firstly, the contemporary society cannot be fully disarmed with nuclear weapons and thus a more practical alternative should be seeked for...
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...empire was dismantled at the end of World War Two, Korea fell victim to the Cold War. It was divided into two spheres of influence along the 38th parallel. The Americans controlled south of the line and the Russians installed a communist regime in the north, later ceding influence to China. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 when North Korean tanks crossed the 38th parallel. North Korea had defied the orders of the Security Council of the United Nations to preserve international peace and security. The United Nations, with the United States as the principal force, came to the aid of South Korea. China came to the aid of North Korea, and the Soviet Union gave some assistance. The fighting ended on 27 July 1953, when an armistice was signed. North and South Korea have been frozen in a state of conflict since the Korean War ended in a truce in 1953. The countries remain deeply hostile, exchanging occasional violence and plenty of vitriol across the Demilitarized Zone that separates them....
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...The Korean War was a period of military conflict between North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) and South Korea (Republic of Korea) with many casualties when North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25th, 1950. It was foremost a civil war that demonstrated an incomparable battle between North and South Korea and their attempts to reclaim Korea under each own government. North Korea under the leadership of Kim-Il Sung committed to uniting both halves of Korea under communist rule with the intervention and support of the Soviet Union’s prominent leader Joseph Stalin. Meanwhile, South Korea was a nationalist nation, with an anti-communist government under the leadership of President Syngman Rhee and received economic assistance from...
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...Korean War Korean War began in June 1950, when North Korean army invaded South Korea in an attempt to reunite the county. As the Cold war began to develop, the American and Russian zones of occupation began to practice as two separate states. The USSR wanted Kim Ill Sung, the North Korean leader, to unify Korea and withdrew troops in 1948. The US wanted unification under the South Korean Leader Syngman Rhee and withdrew in 1949. The US and USSR withdrawal caused both local regimes to be more aggressive. The US and USSR weren’t too concerned about the immediate fate of Korea. Stalin was confident because Kim Ill Sung was in charge of the North, which bordered Russia. In January 1950, Acheson made his “Defensive Perimeter” speech which included all the countries the US would defend against communist aggression. South Korea wasn’t included. Kim told Stalin and Mao about his intention to invade. Mao refused to make any guarantees of military support to Korea because he was focused on the threat posed by Jiang Jieshi’s. Stalin refused at first, but then after Acheson’s speech, the Soviet leader approved. Stalin made it clear to Kim that, if the US became involved, the USSR wouldn’t intervene directly to help him. Stalin thought that since the US hadn’t intervened to prevent Mao’s victory in China, it was unlikely to aid South Korea. Questions 1) Korea lost its independence in 1910 when it was taken over by Japan and remained as a Japanese colony until August 1945...
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