1. The Koreas and Japan Present Day

3. South Korea Prosperity and Democracy 1948 – Constitutional Government – Leaders did not have to protect individual rights if country faced emergencies 1987 – Protests led to change in constitution – Guaranteed freedoms

4. Economic Boom After the war, economy focused on industrial exports. Improved education system 1990’s economy slumped due to debts South Korea currently exports many high-tech items

5. Daily Life and Culture Past: mostly farmers in a rural society Present: Urban society Rapid spread of Christianity – ¼ of Korean population – ¼ Buddhist

6. DMZ 38 th Parallel Technically a neutral zone 150 Miles

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10. North Korea Repression and Hardship Isolated, totalitarian nation Unlimited government Dictatorship of Kim Jong-un Came to power when Kim Jong-il passed away Kim Il-sung Government control of information Heavy propaganda No personal freedoms

20. Economy Mismanaged Command economy 1990s flooding and droughts damaged crops Over 2 million people died of starvation Sanctions over nuclear weapons program