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South Korea
This category covers questions about South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea. South Korea is located in Eastern Asia and is near the People's Republic of China and below the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).
2,123 Questions
When north Korea attacked south Korea how far did they get?
They pushed them so far down that by 1950 Pusan was the only major city that the North Koreans had not taken. Pusan is a port city is southern South Korea.
Is south Korea a low or middle income country?
No. South Korea is a high class country.
The only countries in Asia that are fully developed are South Korea and Japan.
What is the border between north and South Korea?
The border between North and Soth Korea is called the Demilitarized Zone
Do people of both koreas belong to the same ethnic group?
of course they are same people. It is like when the germany was divided into 2. Smae languages and same culture
Why does North Korea want to kill the South Koreans?
Depends, which one are you talking about, the recent one or the Korean war one? Well the Korean war one was because Kim Jong wanted the South Korea to reunite with North Korea with North Korea as the leader and the recent bombardment of South Korea's island was because north Korea said they felt "threatened" when the south Koreans did a live military drill near the borders
Why did people in North Korea get sent to detention camps or prison?
The North Korean government uses concentration camps to keep their citizens under control. The government has created an illusion, and an entire history where facts have been created and changed, as to teach it's people that North Korea is a blessed land and the dictator is the blessed leader. Anytime a citizen is thought to have doubted the things that the government teaches, either complaining about food shortages, speaking against the government, or practising christian beliefs; they and their family are taken to a concentration camp. The concentration camps then serve the government as a place where these "criminals" can be watched closely and monitored. The government uses these people to do most, if not all, of the production that comes from N.K. They are given minimal food and shelter and a new set of "clothes" once a year. You can learn more on our blog: www.alpharelief.wordpress.com There are people, like you, that are trying to make a difference.
Who occupied newly divided korea in 1945?
The Soviet Union occupied the northern part of Korea (down to the 38th parallel, e.g. 38 degrees N) and the United States occupied the southern part of Korea (up to the 38th parallel, e.g. 38 degrees N).
In 1948, these occupied countries would declare independence.
How many soldiers patrol the North Korea and South Korea border?
Well, on the South Korean side of the DMZ (demilatarized zone) there are about a million soldiers guarding their side. While on the North side, there are only a few thousand of soldiers.
Did religion cause North and South Korea to divide?
No. One side is Communist and the other is Democracy,(I think, from what i read about while in school)they do not agree on each other. South Korea and N.Korea hate each other
Who is the founder of North Korea?
well the founder of Korea is the holy dan gun legendary founder of Korea in 2333 BC
Why is S Korea and N Korea separated?
1. North Korea wants a unified communist Korea, under the rule of a dictator, Kim Jong Il.
2. South Korea wants to stay as a democtratic nation, and hence oppose reunification. Reunification would also bring many problems and complications, namely:
Culture: NK's very different to SK now. Though they speak SIMILAR Korean language (not the same anymore), comparing the two countries as England and the USA would be a big mistake. While South Korea's living in the present, North Korea's living in the past with no freedom. There's no country like North Korea.
North Korean people are also educated very differently, learning to treat their leaders as Gods (no exaggeration) - is crazy compared to the world. Their average height (size) has also shrunk, while SK have grown.
Reunification would also be a huge drawback for South Korean economy as SK would have to modernise NK from its Soviet-era buildings.
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 was life like for the South Koreans when North Korea invaded South Korea?
South Koreans had little weapons and military because the Korean war took place soon after WWII. WWII ended in 1945 and the Korean war started in 1950. So South Korea was still "recovering" from the second world war. Many South Korean cities were bombed or heavily damaged as the North Koreans invaded. It was also hard because the homes were distroyed and children were separated from there parents and wound up left in the street. It was a very hard time for South Korea. The North Koreans were at first unchecked in their invasion of the South, however, once the United Nations cited North Korea as the aggressors and authorized UN members to stop the invasion the situation changed. UN forces, led by the US military pushed the invaders back into the North. It was then that North Korean civilians were victims of collateral damages. When Communist China aided the North Korean communists, the situation for the latter two nations improved.
What are the common musical instruments of north and south Korea?
the Koreans common instrument is the kayagum
Which one of South Korea's capital was overrun four times during the Korean war?
They took refuge in Busan but technically Seoul was still their capital city.
Why are North Korea and South Korea at odds?
The benefits the south gets from the USA from 1950 till now is one of the main reason why thy more likely to ruin there neighbors gifts Russia ideally would gain from this war seeing that it supplies the north with all types of weapons.
What country once controlled North Korea and South Korea?
japan
Lots of different countries because korea was a small country so other countries that were bigger then Korea took controlled of Korea
Why are many Koreans go to Philippines?
I dun noe , maybe Korea need The Phillipines to defend China?
Well i researched it a few seconds ago and the ruler of South Korea that is in Seoul is a minister named Lee Myung-bak. (See me in my most recent online gaming).
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No, the UN, (including the US), and South Korea were fighting North Korea and China, (who had some help from the Soviet Union).
How did japan treat the Koreans after it annexed the country?
After Japan took over Korea, Korea was treated badly. Even though Japan does not admit, Koreans were forced to speak Japanese, believe their religion, and many other Japanese customs. If not, they were executed or tortured. Japan also did many unfair things to Koreans such as scientific human tests, selling them as slaves, and destroying their monuments. The relationship between Japan and Korea is similiar to the relationship between Germany and Poland in WW2.
What would happen if South Korea invaded North Korea?
First, South Korea alone will not be able to win the war by themselves against the North.
There were actually a plan ,or a senario, made by the USA, Bush Govt.
First, South Korea will bomb the North and try to engage in a war state with the North Korea. By the time when the nuclear or whatever missile drops back in Seoul, South Korea by the North Korean, they would have not enough left then to attack to defend their country.
Simply, later, USA will ally with South Korea and engage in a war too.
By that time, North Korea will have no chance of winning the battle.
After the war will be over, I probably think UN will take over the country and
manage the land.
That's about it.
