Today’s Schedule – 05/02/12 1. CNN Student News 28.3 Vocab Check 2. 28.3 PPT: Japan and Koreas Today HW: 29.1 Vocab Study for Chapter 28 Quiz – TAKING TOMORROW BRING TEXTBOOK TOMORROW!!

Japan - Government Parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy Prime Minister: Noda Emperor: Akihito

Japan - Agriculture 11% of Japan is arable and yet 70% of Japan’s food source comes from Japanese farmers Highly developed terrace farming Government subsidies to protect farmers from outside competition

Japan - Industry Began rapid industrialization in the 1950s Due in large part to a strong work ethic Long work days and weeks Companies often provide lifetime employment to encourage loyalty

Japan – International Economy Japan is an export country Imports raw materials and exports manufactured goods Has a trade surplus Facing increasing competition from China and South Korea May require Japan to open itself up to more foreign competition

Japan – Urban Geography Tokyo is the largest urban agglomeration in the world Extremely high real estate $1,271 per sq. ft

Japan - Lifestyles Small families Small living spaces Low birthrate and high life expectancy Evolving role for women Becoming more influential

North Korea - Government Communist dictatorship under Kim Jong-un Large military Command economy Dominant government Dictates travel in and out of the country Much poverty Inefficient farming practices Loss of financial aid from Soviet Union

South Korea - Government Democratically elected

South Korea - Economy Growing “Asian Tiger” Used financial aid from US after Korean War to rebuild country Economy is dominated by large family owned businesses Recent government reforms have begun to open the country up to foreign competition and investment

South Korea - Urbanization Seoul is the capital and largest city

Reunification of Korea Although talks among leaders are improving there are many concerns Damage to South Korea to reunite with poor North Korea Possible use of nuclear weapons by North Korea