A Tale of Two Koreas
Koreas: North and South 1.“The Hermit Kingdom”: isolated themselves 2.Non-Stop Invasion(s) – Japan/China (Korea is a buffer b/w them, lots of invasions) – Influence religion, art, music, etc. (Confucianism, Buddhism) 3.WWII (Japan ruled until they lost WWII) – North= Soviet Union / South= United States
Led to the Korean War in 1950 Ended with treaty in 1953 dividing the peninsula on the 38 th parallel Hostility remains between the 2 The Koreas: North and South
Where is North Korea? What does the 38 th parallel represent???
South more Western- like, more developed, industry An “economic tiger” South Korea
Korean Peninsula at night
Government: Hereditary juche (military order & reliance only on North Korea’s resources) single- party state - Eternal President: Kim Il-sung Eternal WPK General Secretary Kim Jong-il Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un 2011-present executes-80-for-crimes-like-watching-films-owning- bible/?fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_o bject_map={" ": }&action_type _map={" ":"og.likes"}&action_ref_map=[]
North Korea at night
Marine Traffic (Cargo ships)
Flight path to Seoul, South Korea
Government Sanctioned Haircuts
Labor Camps? ?v=Lr6Rw0ltFxc ?v=Lr6Rw0ltFxc "Because we saw so many people die, we became so used to it," one survivor told the UN Commission. "I'm sorry to say that we became so used to it that we didn't feel anything." 60 Minutes “Escape from Camp 14”
/10/18/north-korea-just-built-the-creepiest-water-park- youve-ever-seen/ /10/18/north-korea-just-built-the-creepiest-water-park- youve-ever-seen/ As we watch the following “Vice North Korea” episode, keep a list of your TOP TEN WOWS! As you watch make a list of the top ten most shocking characteristics of North Korea. Be prepared to discuss E
How do North Korean defectors adapt to life in South Korea? HBO GO: “North Korean Defectors” Starts at 14:48 Take notes on how North and South Korea are different and why it is difficult for North Korean defectors to adjust to their new lives.
ABC Diane Sawyer