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After World War II, American forces occupied the southern part of the Korean peninsula. Soviet forces occupied the northern part, which was closer to Russia. The northern part of Korea adopted communism beliefs and became the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). The southern part of Korea became the capitalist Republic of Korea (South Korea).
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Why was the agreedment at the Geneva accords similar to the situation in Korea?
The division of the two countries "may" have been similiar, but Korea was ended by an Armistice. Vietnam was ended by a communist victory.
Can you give us one fact on the division of Korea?
The Korean peninsular is split into two countries roughly along the line of the 38th parallel.
Asian peninsula divided into two countries at roughly the 38th parallel?
The Korean Peninsula is divided into two countries at roughly the 38th parallel: North Korea and South Korea. This division occurred following World War II, with the Soviet Union occupying the north and the United States occupying the south. The demilitarized zone (DMZ) separates the two countries.
Is Korea in Europe?
No, Korea is in Asia, and Europe and Korea is two seperate countries.
What year did Korea become North Korea and South Korea?
Korea was splited in 1948; at that time it was split into South Korea and North Korea. Resulting in the korean war to this very day... their technically still against each other.
Is Korea a form of democracy?
No, Korea is a country. In fact it is two countries, North Korea and South Korea.
What two countries are separated by the Korea strait?
japan and south Korea
What two countries are separated by Korea strait?
Japan and South Korea
What is the names of Koreas two states?
North Korea and South Korea are the names of the two states of Korea, or more like two different countries.
What two countries were divided by the 38th parallel?
North Korea and South Korea.
What two countries are divided by the 38th parallel?
North Korea and South Korea
Which Asian peninsula is divided into two countries?
north Korea and south Korea
