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Why did they have to wait for Japan to surrender before they split Korea at the 38th parallel?
The spoils of war cannot be divided until the war is over. Korea was the property of Japan; just as America was the property of Great Britain in 1775.
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What are the difference between Korea and Japan?
Korea is by the 38th parallel, about even with Oregon & California. The Philippines are around the 15th parallel about even with Central America (El Salvador, Costa Rica, etc.).
What two countries agreed to divide Korea at the 38th parallel for the purpose of accepting the surrender of Japanese troops in 1945?
The USSR and the US
When was Korea divided by the 38th parallel?
Korea was divided by the 38th parallel in the year 1945.
Did the us surrender in Korea?
No
What line served as a border between North and South Korea before and after the .?
The 38th parallel .
Why did Korea wait for japan to surrender to split in 2?
Korea was forced to split upon Japan's surrender per the Potsdam conference agreement: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War
How did Korea divide at 17 parallel?
Russia declared war on japan after the U.S. made peace with Japan the Russians were only able to get to the 38 parallel.
What was Korea's date after the Japanese surrendered at the end of ww2?
Korea's liberation from Japanese rule occurred on August 15, 1945, when Japan announced its surrender at the end of World War II. This date is celebrated in South Korea as Gwangbokjeol, or "Restoration of Light Day." Following the surrender, Korea was divided into two zones of occupation along the 38th parallel, leading to significant political changes and eventual tensions between the North and South.
Which country controlled korea for much of the 20th century?
Japan, which controlled Korea from 1910 to 1945
Who liberated Korea how was it?
Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule at the end of World War II in 1945. The liberation was primarily facilitated by the Allied forces, particularly the United States and the Soviet Union, who defeated Japan. Following Japan's surrender, Korea was divided at the 38th parallel into two occupation zones, leading to the eventual establishment of North and South Korea. This division set the stage for the subsequent Korean War and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Why was the 38th parallel chosen as a dividing line?
For purposes of accepting the Japanese surrender and providing postwar security in Korea and to temporarily divide Korea into northern and sourthern parts.
Nation that occupied Korea north of the 38th parallel after world war 2?
It was Japan.
What are the difference between Korea and Japan?
Korea is by the 38th parallel, about even with Oregon & California. The Philippines are around the 15th parallel about even with Central America (El Salvador, Costa Rica, etc.).
What two countries agreed to divide Korea at the parallel for the purpose of accepting the surrender of Japanese troop in 1945?
The USSR and the US
Which nation accepted the surrender of the Japanese troops located north of the 38th parallel in Korea following world was II?
USSR
Before World War 2 who controlled Korea?
Japan
What two countries agreed to divide Korea at the 38th parallel for the purpose of accepting the surrender of Japanese troops in 1945?
The USSR and the US
