A Tale of Two Koreas Koreas North and

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A Tale of Two Koreas

A Tale of Two Koreas

Koreas: North and South 1. “The Hermit Kingdom”: isolated themselves 2. Non-Stop Invasion(s) –

Koreas: North and South 1. “The Hermit Kingdom”: isolated themselves 2. Non-Stop Invasion(s) – Japan/China (Korea is a buffer b/w them, lots of invasions) – Influence religion, art, music, etc. (Confucianism, Buddhism) 3. WWII (Japan ruled until they lost WWII) – North= Soviet Union / South= United States

The Koreas: North and South q Led to the Korean War in 1950 q

The Koreas: North and South q Led to the Korean War in 1950 q Ended with treaty in 1953 dividing the peninsula on the 38 th parallel q Hostility remains between the 2

Where is North Korea? What does the 38 th parallel represent? ? ?

Where is North Korea? What does the 38 th parallel represent? ? ?

South Korea q South more Westernlike, more developed, industry q An “economic tiger”

South Korea q South more Westernlike, more developed, industry q An “economic tiger”

Korean Peninsula at night

Korean Peninsula at night

Government: Hereditary juche (military order & reliance only on North Korea’s resources) singleparty state

Government: Hereditary juche (military order & reliance only on North Korea’s resources) singleparty state - Eternal President: Kim Il-sung 1948 -1994 - Eternal WPK General Secretary Kim Jong-il 1994 -2011 - Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un 2011 -present http: //www. korea-dpr. com/ http: //www. foxnews. com/world/2013/11/12/north-korea-publiclyexecutes-80 -for-crimes-like-watching-films-owningbible/? fb_action_types=og. likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_o bject_map={"10151705399216135": 178802308991809}&action_type _map={"10151705399216135": "og. likes"}&action_ref_map=[]

North Korea at night

North Korea at night

Marine Traffic (Cargo ships)

Marine Traffic (Cargo ships)

Flight path to Seoul, South Korea

Flight path to Seoul, South Korea

Government Sanctioned Haircuts

Government Sanctioned Haircuts

Labor Camps? 60 Minutes “Escape from Camp 14” • https: //www. youtube. com/watc h?

Labor Camps? 60 Minutes “Escape from Camp 14” • https: //www. youtube. com/watc h? v=Lr 6 Rw 0 lt. Fxc "Because we saw so many people die, we became so used to it, " one survivor told the UN Commission. "I'm sorry to say that we became so used to it that we didn't feel anything. "

PBS Frontline: Secret State of North Korea • http: //www. pbs. org/wgbh/pages/frontline/se cret-state-of-north-korea/

PBS Frontline: Secret State of North Korea • http: //www. pbs. org/wgbh/pages/frontline/se cret-state-of-north-korea/

• http: //www. washingtonpost. com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013 /10/18/north-korea-just-built-the-creepiest-water-park-youve -ever-seen/ As we watch the following “Vice

• http: //www. washingtonpost. com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013 /10/18/north-korea-just-built-the-creepiest-water-park-youve -ever-seen/ As we watch the following “Vice North Korea” episode, keep a list of your TOP TEN WOWS! As you watch make a list of the top ten most shocking characteristics of North Korea. Be prepared to discuss https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ir. CQh 1 usd z. E

How do North Korean defectors adapt to life in South Korea? • HBO GO:

How do North Korean defectors adapt to life in South Korea? • HBO GO: “North Korean Defectors” Starts at 14: 48 • Take notes on how North and South Korea are different and why it is difficult for North Korean defectors to adjust to their new lives.