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History of Korea
Korea has a recorded of around 5000 years and has been a significant entity throughout the history of East Asia. The history of Korea constitutes the period of time ranging from its Prehistory to its present state. Questions in this category relate to specific events and time periods in Korea's history, cultural inquiries, politics, etc.
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What is the famous literature in Korea?
Wow... I'm a social studies teacher working in Korea and to be honest the answer to this question is huge: Depending on what you want...
I would suggest start by looking up Samguk sagi that was writting in 1146; it's English translation would be"History of the Three Kingdoms", the different stories in this book wascompiled by Kim Pu-Shik, most of the stories demonstrate the practice of supernatural legend over human history
Samguk sagi also attempts to establish a Confucian-based ideology of governance.
In addition there is a lot of good literature during the Japanese Colonial period.. that I really enjoy reading.
Did South Korea ever help America?
Outside of being an infallible ally (although the media may make it look like Korea is anti-US), South Korea assisted during the Vietnam war not just with soldiers but as a supply source.
South Korea has assisted the US in every war since then. The effort may have looked minor, but at least diplomatically it meant that Korea backed the US decisions.
What would the Map Man say Korea's nickname would be the land of the what?
Korea has the nickname called "Land of the Morning Calm"
What is the national costume of korea?
Hanbok (South Korea) or Joseon-ot (North Korea) is the traditional Korean dress. It is often characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets. Although the term literally means "Korean clothing", hanbok today often refers specifically to clothing of the Joseon period and is worn as semi-formal or formal wear during traditional festivals and celebrations.
Who invaded South Korea in june 1950?
North Korea. The war is commonly known in South Korea as the 6.25 war because it occured on the 25th of June.
Why did Koreans from the north want to escape to the south after Korea was divided?
North Korea set up a totalitarian government that supressed it's people and adopted communism as a way of protecting it's interests. Because South Korea was more free, exiles fled the north looking for a better life.
What population of Buddhist is in Korea?
almost everyone in Korea are Buddhist i am not from Korea but i am a Buddhist
by maekenna spence
Why is North Koreas leader so strict?
At this point, the North Korean regime can only remain in power by keeping its citizens oppressed. Plus they've always ruled this way, so why should they change now?
What type of government does North Korea have and what is the North Korean leader's name?
Type of Government: DYNASTIC COMMUNIST STATE
Current Leader (as of 2016): KIM JONG-UN
How is South Korea and the US alike and different?
they r the same because the make high technelogy products but different because u s is bigger
What is the main political of North and south Korea difference that caused the split?
Read the following in an Asian accent:
It was a race difference not a poritical difference. The North Koreans, because they're further north, are parer (whiter) than the South Koreans (who are more yerrow). As a result, the North enslaved the South. That's why they don't get along.
Who is the leader of north Korea and south Korea?
2011 year north Korea : Jung-il Kim
south Korea : Myeong-bak Lee
Why did North Korea think they could invade South Korea?
during that time south was poor even then right now north Korea.
and they were alliance with china. so they think they can take whole Korean peninsula to make communist. but UN army and US army block them not to make coummunist. South Korea was sort of last defense line to block whole Asia turn in to communist.
What happened in South Korean history in 1987?
South Korea changed from a military run government to a democracy. : )
No other way around
Why did Korea adopt elements Chinese culture?
China was the primary civilization in the Eastern World and exerted a strong cultural influence over its neighbors. Korea was the closest neighbor to China, both geographically and politically, that still was able to resist direct incorporation into China. However, because of these close geographic and political ties to the most powerful nation in their region, cultural traditions moved from China to Korea.
Became the president of South Korea in 1948 when North and South Korea set up their own governments?
Seung Man Lee (이승만) was president at that time. He is also the first president of Korea.
NO. This is debated, but the general consensus is that North Korea is a Dynastic Communist State, not a monarchy.
A dynastic communist state is a country whose rulers are from the communist party but has succession in leadership passing along a dynastic line like a monarchy. Some consider Dynastic Communism to be a form of Absolute Monarchy, because of the key similarity between Dynastic Communism and Absolute Monarchy being the transfer of total power along hereditary lines. However, the majority argue that since the leader of a Dynastic Communist State does not use royal titles, the state is not a proper monarchy.
