China and the Soviet Union were the primary nations that provided aid to North Korea during the Korean War. China sent troops to support North Korea, while the Soviet Union provided military equipment, financial assistance, and diplomatic support.
The language spoken in North Korea is Korean but it is a different dialect than the language spoken in Seoul for instance. Many North Koreans who have defected to South Korea have had to take brush up courses on the dialect of Korean spoken in Seoul, South Korea. As another example Konglish, the use of English using the Korean phonetic alphabet, is not practised in North Korea though it is widely used in Seoul, South Korea. Some Koreans suggest the North Koreans have stayed closer to the original language, because the communists originally attracted many of the best language scholars, and at that time North Korea was where the wealth and power was.
The primary country where Korean is spoken is South Korea. North Korea also speaks Korean. Additionally, Korean is spoken by minorities in China, Japan, and other countries with Korean diaspora communities.
As of 2012, about 80 million people speak Korean.
In North Korea, the second most spoken language after Korean is likely Chinese. China has historical and current cultural and economic ties with North Korea, leading to a significant presence of Chinese speakers in the country.
The majority of Korean people live in urban areas, with the largest concentration in and around the capital city of Seoul. Other large cities such as Busan, Incheon, and Daegu also have significant populations. Rural areas have smaller populations compared to urban centers.
During the Korean War (1950-1953), the communists, led by North Korea, received significant support from the Soviet Union and China. The Soviet Union provided military equipment, advisors, and strategic planning, while China sent large numbers of troops to fight alongside North Korean forces. These allies aimed to support the North's efforts to unify Korea under communist rule against the South, which was backed by the United States and other UN forces.
Yes! in fact many North Koreans have escaped through China and into other nations. Usually they must find a way into the South Korean or U.S. embassy in China in order to finally be free however because China has a strict anti-North Korean immigrant policy and will deport the individual back to North Korea. If the person is sent back to North Korea they will be sent into one of the many North Korean labor camps. Very few North Korean's have escaped to South Korea through the DMZ but it has happened.
Against the North Koreans and The Peoples Republic of China were forces made up from most of the members of the United Nations.
China would prefer a nuclear-weapon-free Korean peninsula. However, China is North Korea's foremost foreign ally, so it is often unwilling to join the US and other nations in boycotting or sanctioning North Korean unwillingness to forego nuclear weapons.
Vietnamese Communists (Viet Cong) vs. the South Vietnamese Army and the US. Many other countries supported but the main ones are above
During the Korean War, North Korea received support primarily from China and the Soviet Union, which provided troops, weapons, and logistical assistance. In contrast, South Korea was backed by a United Nations coalition, most notably the United States, which led the military efforts to repel the North Korean invasion. Other countries contributing to the UN forces included the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and several others. This international involvement significantly influenced the course and outcome of the conflict.
north and the south
The Communists who led a revolution in South Korea were primarily associated with the Korean Workers' Party and were influenced by the broader communist movements in the region. Notable figures included Kim Il-sung, who later became the leader of North Korea, and other communist activists who sought to unify Korea under a communist regime. However, it is important to note that the major revolutionary activities in Korea were more pronounced in the North, leading to the eventual division of the Korean Peninsula.
The language spoken in North Korea is Korean but it is a different dialect than the language spoken in Seoul for instance. Many North Koreans who have defected to South Korea have had to take brush up courses on the dialect of Korean spoken in Seoul, South Korea. As another example Konglish, the use of English using the Korean phonetic alphabet, is not practised in North Korea though it is widely used in Seoul, South Korea. Some Koreans suggest the North Koreans have stayed closer to the original language, because the communists originally attracted many of the best language scholars, and at that time North Korea was where the wealth and power was.
In 1950, the United States sent troops to help South Korea in response to the invasion by North Korean forces. This military intervention was part of a broader effort to support South Korea under the auspices of the United Nations, which authorized the use of force to repel the North Korean aggression. Other countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, also contributed troops to the United Nations Command supporting South Korea during the Korean War.
Yes. North Korean forces attacked South Korea on June 25 1950 without warning
China and the USSR along with many other communist countries, but the major one that assisted North Korea was China. The USSR supplied North Korea with Soviet tanks and planes. Soviet pilots also flew for the North Korean air force but this was kept a secret long after the end of the war.