2. Geography

3. Korea the bridge between China and Japan Cultural diffusion occurred due to war and trade Koreans brought Buddhism to Japan – Zen Buddhism spread throughout Japan Zen Buddhists value peace, simple living, nature and beauty Confucian ideas of family, loyalty and respect for learning took hold

4. Global Interactions 1400s1500s1600s Korea traders Korea conqueredKorea isolates travel all over by Japan from foreigners East Asia

5. Korea At times China has taken over Korea Korea adapted Chinese Civil Service exams and the making of porcelain – Celadon From China came Buddhism, Confucian ideas, writing, art styles and printing It was a cultural bridge to Japan

6. Korean War 1950-1953 After WW II Korea was divided at the 38 th parallel. US occupied S. Korea and the Soviet Union occupied North Korea N. Korea invaded the South. UN forces prevented a takeover A truce was signed in 1953

7. South Korea an Asian Tiger Favorable balance of trade Well educated skilled workforce High tariffs and strict regulation to limit foreign competition Four nations known as Asian Tigers: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea Followed the Japanese model Rapid industrialization and prosperity Initially S. Korea exported inexpensive goods now they export high priced goods, such as autos.

8. Korea Today North Korea is a threat to peace in the region

9. North Korea today Leader: Kim Jong un Follows his father Kim Jong-il Who followed his father Kim II - Sung

11. Crisis in Vietnam Prior to WW II Vietnam was a French Colony After WW II the French tried to reassert control The Vietnamese resisted 1954 Vietnam was divided at 17 th parallel. North Vietnam was ruled by communist leader Ho Chi Minh and the South was led by US backed non- communist Ngo Dinh Diem

12. Ho Chi Minh Trail The Ho Chi Minh Trail was a complex web of different jungle paths that enabled communist troops to travel from North Vietnam to areas close to Saigon. The National Liberation Front received about sixty tons of aid per day from this route. Most of this was carried by porters. Occasionally bicycles and ponies would also be used.