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South Korea, North Korea and Japan

South Korea, North Korea and Japan. GEOGRAPHY. The main physical features of Japan and the Koreas are rugged mountains. Korea Korean peninsula includes both North and South Korea. Much of the peninsula is covered by mountains. Has some large plains

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South Korea, North Korea and Japan

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  1. South Korea, North Korea and Japan

  2. GEOGRAPHY

  3. The main physical features of Japan and the Koreas are rugged mountains. Korea • Korean peninsula includes both North and South Korea. • Much of the peninsula is covered by mountains. • Has some large plains • Most of Korea’s rivers flow westward and pour into the Yellow Sea.

  4. The main physical features of Japan and the Koreas are rugged mountains. Japan • Four large islands, 3,000 smaller islands • Major islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu • Mountains cover 75 percent of the country. • Largest mountain range is called the Japanese Alps. • Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain and has become a symbol of Japan.

  5. Most of the lowlands in Japan are densely populated with more than 20,000 people per square mile

  6. Inventive methods are used to maximize space. Houses are small and are built very close together with narrow streets. There are sound walls built around housing to block traffic noise. Stores are constructed on the tops of roofs to increase available land for farming. Malls are located underground as well. Most of the people live in apartments. For entertainment, people will go to driving ranges or batting cages, which are screened in.

  7. Resources of Japan and the Koreas • One of the world’s strongest fishing economies • A fishery is a place where lots of fish and other seafood can be caught. • Not very rich in mineral resources ----------- • Large deposits of coal, iron, and other minerals • Hydroelectric power ------------ • Increasing Hydroelectric and Nuclearpower • Mineral resources are meager; some coal and lead Japan North Korea South Korea

  8. Religions of Korean People(based on 2004 census report)

  9. KOREAN HISTORY

  10. History of the Koreashttp://seoulistic.com/travel-to-korea/80-amazing-pictures-of-korea-by-photographers/ • Korea Initially a unified state with a rich history • Attacked by the Japanese in the late 1500s- then rebuilt • Then attacked again by the Mongols in the 1620 and 1630s • So, then decided to turn inward and not get involved in the affairs of others… take up an isolationist policy! • Korea’s nickname is the Hermit Kingdom. • During this time Korea experiences much peace, until…

  11. Japan Annexes Korea ("the Hermit Kingdom") 22 August 1910 San Francisco Chronicle article about the annexation of Korea by Japan

  12. Japanese Rule • Japan annexed Korea by force in 1910. • Japan in 1938 outlawed use of Korean language in an attempt to eradicate Korean national identity. • Deep lament and resentment toward invaders prevailed in Korean literature and music, along with attempts to grapple with new, modern forms.

  13. Divided Peninsula • In 1945 at Postdam conference US (Truman), USSR (Stalin) and UK (Churchil) decided to divide Korean peninsula at 38th parallel without consulting Koreans.

  14. Korean War • North Korea invaded south by launching surprise attack on 6/25/50. • United Nations forces led by US defended South. • Many Koreans lost or separated from family members in both south and north.

  15. Results • North Korea: Communist government. • South Korea: a democratic government. • Effects of the Korean War started still linger today.

  16. Inside North Korea • National Geographic, Lisa Ling

  17. A new documentary…Secret State of North Korea • PBS Frontline • Secret footage under Kim Jong-Un’s rule

  18. TODAY in the NORTH

  19. In the North… • The KIM Dynasty • Kim Il-Sung • Kim Jong-Il • Kim Jong- Un • World's most secretive society • Decades of this rigid state-controlled system have led to stagnation and a leadership dependent on the cult of personality. • North Korea has traditionallyenjoyed the support of its powerful neighbor China, but in recent years Chinese leaders appear to have become increasingly frustrated and embarrassed by Pyongyang

  20. The Kim’s are known for their crazy behavior and claims… The 32-year-old reportedly used anti-aircraft fire to execute his defense chief for disrespectful behavior, including napping during a military rally attended by the leader. Other strange Facts:http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/photos/15-strange-facts-about-the-kim-dynasty/ss-AAbtmRO#image=1

  21. TODAY in the SOUTH

  22. Modern Korea • Korea (South Korea) is a developed country • Has one of the world's fastest growing economies • 2009 Korean GDP ranked No.12 in the world.

  23. Has Become a StrongDEMOCRACY

  24. Korean Wave (Hallyu): Korean Cultural Export, since early 1990s • Korean movies, TV dramas, and pop-music are very popular around the world; rapidly spreading beyond Asian countries • Korea is among the world’s top ten cultural exporters “Wonder Girls” “Girls’ Generation” “DBSK” “Super Junior” “Psy”

  25. …and K-Pop miss A EXO

  26. Korean Food • Cooked rice, main dish, and side dishes • 3-12 side dishes • Kimchi • fermented pickled vegetable with or without hot pepper, hundreds of variations • Common elements of cooking • soy sauce • soy-bean paste (dyon-jang similar to miso) • hot-pepper paste (go-chu-jang) • sesame oil • Lots of vegetables

  27. Bulgogi Bibimbap Kimbap ​

  28. Myth of the creation of Japan • Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIQ9Ea7WDSI • According to an ancient Japanese legend, the islands were formed by gods, Izanagi and Izanami. Izanagi lowered a jeweled spear into the sea. The salt water dripped from the spear and hardened to form islands. The gods then descended from heaven to live on the island and created the rest of the world. The gods had had three children. Amaterasu was the Sun goddess and is related to the Japanese Imperial Family.

  29. Although Japan does not have a lot of land, it has been able to influence the world. Currently, Japan has one of the leading economies in the world, leading in electronics and automobile production. Japan also has one of the highest educated populations. What insight into Japanese Culture might this story give you???

  30. II.Isolation • Throughout Japanese history, Japan had stayed isolated from foreigners • Just like China & Korea

  31. Not completely cut off though! • Japan is similar to what culture? • - cultural diffusion from China • examples: • Character writing (Kana), • Confucianism, • Zen Buddhism • Daoism

  32. III. Religion A. There are two many religions in Japan, Shinto and Buddhism. The majority of people follow a combination of the religions and Confucianism. 92 million – Buddhist 85 million – Shinto 120 million - Confucianism

  33. Confucianism is based the five basic relationships with a superior and inferior person. The superior is expected to lead a moral life and to guide the inferior person. • Shinto or “the way of the gods” is an indigenous religion in Japan. The basic belief is that spirits or kami live in everything and control the forces of nature. One could win the favor of the gods through prayer and offerings at shrines marked with Torii gates. There are over 2 million gods. • Indigenous – Created and remaining within one nation • Shinto is made up of four relationships: • -Tradition and family • -Love of nature • -Physical cleanliness • -Matsuri– Worship and honor of the spirits Torii Gates

  34. When Buddhism reached Japan, it had already split into different sects. The commoners practice a form of Buddhism where anyone could enter paradise through faith. The samurai practiced Zen Buddhism from China. Zen Buddhism emphasizes meditation and self – discipline as a way to reach salvation. It offered a way for the samurai to develop the mental and physical self-control that their lives demanded. Zen Buddhism's central theories are that human life is full of suffering due to illness, death and the loss of loved ones.

  35. By getting rid of desires and attachments, one can achieve a state of enlightenment and escape suffering and the circle of reincarnations. It is said that one can achieve self-enlightenment through meditation and self discipline. The discipline and practical approach of Zen made it the Buddhism of the medieval Japanese military class. Samurai would spend time meditating in a garden to achieve enlightenment. The garden created an environment that created a particular mood based upon the display of elements.

  36. Zen Garden Rocks can symbolize the sky, earth, islands, or mountains.

  37. Early History • Small clans • Early Rulers- Tenno Clan: In district of Yamato  never very strong but never overthrown • During middle ages, landowners became very powerful and Japan settled into its own feudal type system • Rice Tax • Nobles (Daimyos) rise in power… protected by warriors (Samurai)

  38. Tokugawa Shogun -Military leader of Japan during the Middle Ages -Used to be a temporary title but now became a permanent title -Emperor power declines (figure head)

  39. Tokugawa= Isolate! • Shogun makes decision to keep Japan isolated from invaders!

  40. Bushido • Japanese Samurai code of warrior • Similar to European Knights • code of Chivalry

  41. Harakiri (seppuku) • seppuku “self-disembowelment” • hara-kiri, “belly-cutting” • the honorable method of taking one’s own life practiced by men of the samurai (military) class in feudal Japan. • it was an effective way to demonstrate the courage, self-control, and strong resolve of the samurai and to prove sincerity of purpose.

  42. Watch segments of the following videos. In what ways does Japanese history explain these current issues in Japanese society? • Marathon Monks- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S06oMxdt40A • Sumo Scandal- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tlb5XjeKlk

  43. End of Isolation- Perry visits Japan • During the 19th Century, The “West wanted to begin trading with China and Japan • Japan had refused as did China but in 1853, they had persuasion • 1853: US Commodore Matthew Perry brings fleet to Japan with a letter from the US presidents asking Japan to open up its ports- claims he will come back with a bigger fleet if demands are not met

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