History of Korea

The Soviet Union backed the formation of North Korea, while the Americans backed the formation of South Korea. The People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) started under the name of Kim Il Sung on 1 May 1948. Stalin was in charge of the USSR back then, so you can say he also had some footing in the birth of the communist country.

After the Japanese surrender of WWII, the Americans and the Soviets occupied Korea. The Americans occupied southern part of Korea, while the Soviets entered Korea from their border and occupied the northern part of Korea. The Americans then invited Syngman Rhee back to the American-occupied Korea to become President. Meanwhile the Soviets created a puppet government whose chairman is Kim Il-Sung (who will be future supreme dictator of North Korea very soon). Syngman Rhee then declare the establishment of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on August 15, 1948, while Kim Il-Sung declare the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on September 9, 1948. The occupations of both the Soviet and American armies led to the establishment of two separate governments. Both the DPRK and ROK do not recognize each other, and Kim Il-Sung devised a plan to "liberate the South" from the "Yankee imperialists". But his plan brought tragic warfare for North Korea as an international coalition led by the UN drove Kim Il-Sung off from North Korea until Chairman Mao came to help Kim retake the North. Both sides fought in stalemate position when finally the two sides go into an agreement of a ceasefire truce. And that's what led to how both North Korea and South Korea split off from each other.

They're all communist countries.

You Are Permitted to drive on the right hand side to overtake slower traffic if the lines in the middle of the road are broken (and there is nothing coming the other way, obviously), and where the street is laid out for one-way traffic with multiple lanes, and as otherwise directed by a police officer or safety flagman.
On a one-way road, you can drive on either side.

South Korea has a LIMITED GOVERNMENT, because the elected officials are subject to the rule of law.

North Korea is often described as one of the poorest countries in the world. The country has a centrally planned economic system with limited access to global markets, resulting in a low GDP per capita. Additionally, stringent economic sanctions imposed by the international community further restrict North Korea's economic growth and ability to generate wealth.

North Korea does not really have distinct branches of government, with the system being something closer to a complex military-political oligarchy led by the Premier. The internal politics of the North Korean regime are unclear and it may be the case that members of the government hold each other to a certain degree of accountability, but how this works is unknown.

YES. North Korea has coastline along the Yellow Sea in the west and the Sea of Japan (called the East Sea by Koreans) in the east.

It's the north portion of Korea.

Korea was the western name for Chosun which was both south and north.

The Chinese Han dynasty did "conquer" the first Korean kingdom of Gojoseon around 108 BC (The northen half of the Korean peninsula). They were expelled later on and Korea (The kingdoms of Korea) remained independent pretty much up until the Japanese colonization.

Between this period Korea (The various Kingdoms that became Korea) were at times tributaries to other nations (The Mongols and the Qing).

It got colonized by Japan.

South Korea is a modern democracy and North Korea is a communist dictatorship.

Korea was not a vassal state during the 1700's.

In 1700's, there was Joseon Dynasty in Korea.

I'll tell you about cultural history of Joseon Dynasty briefly.

Joseon was the nation that succeeded Goryeo, established by Yi Seong-gye.

Joseon dynasty is especially important in Korea history, since it is the period when the Korean alphabet- Hangeul- was created.

Hangeul was created by the scholars of Jiphyeonjeon, the hall of worthies under the order of king Sejong the great in 1446.

It is considered to be one of the greatest achievements of Koreans.

Hangeul was created for the common people who were found it difficult to read and write Chinese characters.

UNESCO registered Hangeul as a valuable memory of the world and created the king Sejong literacy prize and awards this prize every year to those who have contrivuted to the eradication of illiteracy.

Discovery magazine "Discovery" reported that Hangeul is the most logical alphabets in the world in terms of originality and efficiency, especially for its combination of symbols.

Discovery magazine reported Korea to have the highest literacy rate in the world because of Hangeul.

Joseon was also excellent in the field of architecture and constructing ships, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, built under the rule of King Jeongjo, is considered to be the finest example of all Asian fortresses due to its functional structure.

Suwon Hwaseong fortress combined both Eastern and Westrn military theories, and its strong defense and high aesthetic value are both recognized worldwide.

The Turtle Ship, was invented and built by Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Because he predicted and invasion by the Japanese. Geobukseon, ship was shaped like a turtle, with its shell pierced with countless augers, and its figurehead was a dragons head. There were cannons stationed at each sides of the ship. The war made an about face because of the battle of hansando island, considered to be one of the world's four greatest naval battles.

The Cheungugi, the gauge to measure rainfall. Invented in 1441, it was the world's first gauge to measure rainfall.

However, the oldest extant cheugugi was created in 1837, and it has the name of the historical era of qing China- Geonryung - on it. Because of this, scholars have considered this to be an invention of China, not Joseon. However, according to Sejong sillok, the annals of king Sejong, prince Munjong designed the Cheugugi in may 1441. This precedes the qing China's year of Geonryung by more than 300 years. The record also showed that the Cheugugi was distributed across the country. Therefore, the Koreans were able to protect a precious legacy that was almost stolen by the Chinese.

The Cheugugi precedes the one invented by the Italian mathematician Castelli in 1639 by 200 years, and its invention is considered to be one of the greatest achievements of not only the Joseon, but indeed in the history of science in Asia.

Like this , Joseon was one of the most scientifically advanced civilizations in the world. Can you imagine a strong country like this was a vassal state? No way.

Of course, Joseon pay a tribute to China that time,

but it was not because Joseon dynasty agreed obeying to China.

It was just for benefit, and at that time, so many countries pay a tribute because they thougt it was diplomatic means.

And if Joseon dynasty was a vassal state of China,

China should tried to adapt Joseon to their customs.

But China acknowledged Joseon's customs and culture.

Joseon dynasty was an independent country, not a vassal state.

YES. It was only in 1986 that South Korea became a liberal democracy. Prior to this, from 1948-1986, the South Korean government was an autocracy. While South Korea was officially a democracy, there was no rule of law and the "Presidents" wielded levels of power similar to any other dictator.

Prior to 1948, South Korea was under US military occupation.
Prior to 1945, South Korea was under Japanese colonial occupation.
Prior to 1905, South Korea was part of a succession of Korean monarchies.

because north are communist. it doesn't matter how muck they work. they got same paying. so they lost their passion to work.

However south is democracy. They get their money as they work. And south people desire to live better.

South Korea, also known as the Republic of Korea, had a president named Syngman Rhee who was president from 1948 to 1960. Also, a prime minister named Lee Beom-seok who was prime minister from 1948 to 1950.

It is a republic with a unicameral legislative body.

The USSR and the US

King Sejong, along with the Hall of Worthies (noteworthy scholars during the time period), created the Korean Alphabet Hangul. At that time, every developed East Asian state wrote in Chinese characters, but most commoners (who were usually famers or laborers) did not have the time to learn to read and write in such a complex writing system. As a result, Hangul (an alphabet) was created as a means of expanding literacy throughout the kingdom of Joseon (Korea).

Kim Li Sung was Koreas communist leader and Syngman Rhee was the leader of the South Korea republic

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Kim Il-Sung is recorded to have been an anti-Japanese guerrilla fighter during Korea's occupation. Upon the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, he was given the titles of President and later, Prime Minister. Despite his given titles, he functioned as a communist-inspired totalitarian dictator.

Syngman Rhee was the first president of the provisional government of Korea (during Japanese occupation). After leading the South in the Korean war, he became the President of the Republic of Korea. However, after growing unpopular due to his authoritarian policies, he was forced into resignation and exile.

North Korea's neighbours are China, Russia, Japan and South Korea.

Vietnam is along way from North Korea but it's neighbours are China Laos Cambodia and Thailand

Almost nothing, except that they both refer to themselves as "socialist." In reality, North Korea is more like a theocratic hereditary monarchy ruled by a God-king, whereas Cuba is actually something like a socialist state.

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nothing. South Korea is full of bughists and christians. North Korea believe kim il sung as god

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