North and South Korea Flashcards
(18 cards)
Who are the people that have ruled/rule the country.
Original - Grandfather of current: Kim-Il-Song
2nd Ruler - Father of current: Kim-Jong-Il
Current Ruler: Kim-Jong-Un
Who is the current ruler of North Korea?
Kim-Jong-Un
What happened in 1910 about Korea?
Japan colonized Korea
What happened in 1945?
Japan kicked out of Korea, and the two Koreas formed.
In 1945, who had control of the two Koreas?
North - Soviet Union South - USA
When did the cold war start?
1947
In 1945 when Japan was kicked out of Korea, why were two Koreas formed and not one?
The people had voted for a ruler (Syngman Rhee), but the northern part had their own election (Kim Il Song) and then all of a sudden there are two rulers. They couldn’t decide who was the actual ruler so they formed two countries. One for Kim Il Song and One country for Syngman Rhee.
What happened in 1950?
North Korea invaded South Korea, starting the Korean war
What happened in 1953?
The armistice (Ceasefire) Was signed and the Korean War never officially ended and the DMZ was created
When was the end of the Cold war?
1991
What is the DMZ?
It is the part of land that separates North ands South Korea.
How wide is the DMZ? (In miles)
2.5 miles wide
How long is the DMZ in miles?
150 Miles Long
What are the dimensions of the DMZ?
2.5 miles wide, 150 miles long
What is the area called with the two blue buildings? (In the DMZ)
The joint security area
There are _________ U.S. and Korean soldiers stationed at the DMZ
700
What are 3 cultural differences in North and South Korea?
Entertainment - NK: Mandatory leader celebration, SK : Party in the park
Clothing - NK: Always in uniform, SK: Free to wear whatever and express themselves
Education - NK: Only learn about the leader, and what the government wants you to learn. SK: Learn whatever you want to. Can go to college, or not. Regular grade school.
Tech - NK: Only 3.2 mil phones in NK (Not even smart phones, just flip phones), SK: 60 million smartphones.
What are some examples (ex:) from the Lion King clips that demonstrate dictatorship + give characteristic (CH)
Ex: Scar said to the hyenas “See me for the wonder I am” CH - ♥️’s himself
Ex: “I’m surrounded by idiots” Scar said to the hyenas CH - Self serving
Ex: “Stick with me and you will never go hungry again” Scar says to the hyenas CH - False promises because later in the movie they do go hungry, and scar doesn’t care.
Ex: “Don’t say that name in my presence” Scar yells to Zazu CH - Paranoid
Ex: “If you were half the king Mufasa was.” Sarabi says to Scar. CH - Hurts anyone who disagrees
