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The Korean War

The Korean War. Korean Independence from Japan. When? At the end of World War II Why? Japan was on the losing side of WWII and could not keep Korea. United States and Soviet Involvement. Divided by the allies at the end of the war Temporary control given Soviets had the North

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The Korean War

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  1. The Korean War

  2. Korean Independence from Japan When? At the end of World War II Why? Japan was on the losing side of WWII and could not keep Korea

  3. United States and Soviet Involvement Divided by the allies at the end of the war Temporary control given Soviets had the North Established a communist government United States had the South Established a democracy US and Soviets withdraw 1948-49

  4. Korean War Begins When? 1950 Why? Because North Korea invaded South Korea Who was involved? South Korea and US, UN, UK North Korea and USSR and China

  5. Outcome of Korean War When did it end? 1953 Was there a winner? No, it ended in a stalemate (a tie)

  6. The DMZ What is it? The Demilitarized Zone Boundary between two military powers where fighting is not permitted North and South Korea’s DMZ is at the 38th Parallel

  7. DMZ

  8. View from North Korean side

  9. Inside the meeting room View from the South Korean Side The concrete line is the border between the countries.

  10. North Korea Today Communist-lead by a dictator Former Leader-Kim Jung Il Current Leader-Kim Jung Un Economy-command Out of date factories and food, electricity shortages

  11. South Korea Today Republic Mixed more market economy most people live along coast cities are crowded & polluted corruption

  12. The Big Question What was the reason for foreign involvement in Korea? The Cold War US Policy of Containing Communism Keep North Korea’s communism from spreading into South Korea

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