1. Korea

2. Korea History 109 BC under Han dynasty Chinese influence Gradually separated into 3 Kingdoms Koguryo (north), Paekche (southwest), Silla (southeast) Kingdoms Unified Koryo (Korea) dynasty 10 th -14/15 th Century “Feudal” System: King- Nobles-peasants- “chomin”(slaves) Picture: Korean Royal Crown Silla dynasty (5 th Cent AD)

3. Korea Mongol Rule Tributary to Khanbaliq Suffering for Koreans – built ships to conquer Japan Independence Language: hangul created for spoken language Break from Chinese influence New Capital: Seoul Picture: Pulguksa/ Bulguksa Bell Tower Silla 8 th Cent AD Picture: Seoul Palace Pagoda

4. Korea Divided WWII Japan controls Korea 1945 end of war Russia (communist) and U.S. (democracy) divide Korea 38 th parallel 2 Governments: Communist (north) & anti-Communist (south) June 25 th, 1950 North Korea invaded South Korea Support: Russia & China (north) and U.S. & UN (South) War June 1950-July 1953 Deaths = Military 2 million / Civilian 2.5 million Source: U.S. Army Korean War Archives

5. Korean War visitseoul.net