1. The Korean War Ms. Hunt RMS IB Unit 6 2014-2015

2. Korean War Japan controlled the territory throughout World War II – After defeat the Soviet Union controlled Northern areas and USA controlled Southern Areas *Sound familiar? Why? 1950 North Korean troops entered South Korea (with Soviet Union’s help) United States helps South Korea- wished to “save Korea from communism” Containment! 1953- cease fire signed creating the DMZ- demilitarized zone

7. Comparison of the Two Koreas North Korea Once Communist based Government, now totalitarian (totally controlled by the government leader) Korean Worker’s Party Dicator- Kim Jong Un Economy- Run by the state South Korea Government divided into 3 branches President- 5 year term and head of the govt. Economy- “Production, Exports, and Construction!” Western Influence

8. Dictators of Korea Kim Jong Il- Dictator of North Korea, 1994-2012 Under his regime, North Korea was charged with many human rights violations – Starvation – Public executions – Slave labor Very secretive society Nuclear program against UN policies created before the Korean War Died in December 2011- Son, Kim Jong Un took over North Korea Threats of nuclear missiles

9. Current Events- North Korea Video Clip- Secret State of North Korea, 4:30 mins – http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/secret- state-of-north-korea/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/secret- state-of-north-korea/ Following the video clip, discuss with your peers the following questions: – Why would filming be considered treason in North Korea? – Why does the North Korean government keep their nation isolated? – How do you think China hopes to “pressure” North Korea by building a border fence? Why?