1. History and Culture Japan and the Koreas Chapter 23, section 2

2. History and tradition are very important to the people of Japan and the Koreas.

3. Korean History Also Influenced by China Invaded by Japan, became independent after WW II

4. Korean History North Korea— Communist with help from Soviet Union South Korea— Democracy with help from United States

5. Korean History 1950-North Korea invaded South Korea With help, South Korea drove invaders out

6. Korean Culture Language—Korean Writing—alphabet with letters

7. Korean Culture Religions—Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity (south) Non-religious – (north)

8. Korean Culture Western influence in south Kimchi (pickled cabbage) is national dish