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The country was split by the United Nations after WWII (mainly by the Soviet Union and the United States). It was held by Japan during WWII and after the UN split the country into two. The north being held by Soviet troops and south By US troops. By 1948 nether country could agree on how to make it one country and in the end the north turned to communism and the south to a more democratic government. In 1950 the Korean war started when North Korea invaded South Korea.
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Is Korea still split between north and south?
Yes, North Korea and South Korea are two different countries.
What are the names of the two sections of Korea?
Well Korea used to be one country, but then after World War II, Korea was taken away from Japan and became independent. But they decided not to be on country and they split into two countries, hence North and South Korea. North Korea became a communist government with the help of the soviet Union and South Korea became a democratic government with the help of the United States.
Did North Korea and South Korea ever communicate before they split?
yes
Is Korea still split north and south today?
Yes.
What was the capital of North and South Korea before they split?
Pyongyang
What countries are split up into countries?
Korea. North Korea is communist and South Korea is democratic.
What is the main political difference that caused the split between Korea?
North Korea is Communist; South Korea is Democratic.
Was Vietnam and Korea split in half from east to west?
no north and south
Why did Korea split in world war 2?
The US controlled the southern part of Korea while the norther part was controlled by the Soviet Union. The country split on the 38th parallel and the north is communist the south is non communist.
Is Korea and South Korea the same country?
Yes, South Korea is a good country. Better than any other countries and even way better than North Korea! South Korea is 5 to 6 times more powerful than North Korea. There is no way that North Korea would be able to beat South Korea in war!
What was the capital of North Korea and South Korea before they were split?
The capital was Seoul - which is the capital of South Korea today. As you might know, N.Korea's capital now is PyeongYang
Why is the Korean peninsula divided?
The Soviet Union helped North Korea and America helped South Korea. In1950,6,25 North Korea invade the south and did the war. At 1953 North and South did suspension. It is why Korea divided.
