1. THE KOREAS: YESTERDAY AND TODAY

2. The Korean War
A Quick History

3. THE COLD WAR
After World War II, the world was divided into two main superpowers, the democratic United States, and the communist Soviet Union.
The struggle between the two was called the Cold War.
After WII, Korea was divided along the 38th parallel into North and South Korea
North = Communist w/ command economy
South = Free Nation w/ free market

4. The Cold War
The stated objective of the U.S.A., known as the Truman Doctrine, was simple: stop the spread of communism wherever it begins.
The Soviet Union had a similar goal: help the spread of communism wherever it begins

5. THE COLD WAR
Although the US and the USSR never actually met on the battlefield, they supported their allies in a number of Proxy Wars. (Wars fought to assist others.)
The two most famous Proxy Wars took place in Korea and Vietnam.

6. North Korea Invades
On June 25, 1950, 90,000 communist troops poured over the 38th parallel into South Korea.
Within three days, the communists captured Seoul, South Korea’s capital city.

7. NORTH KOREA INVADES
One day after the invasion, U.S. President Truman called for U.S. military forces to aid S. Korea in stopping the communists.

8. AMERICA RESPONDS
Although the U.S. supplied the bulk of the foreign troops, England, Australia, and 14 other nations participated.
US forces were under the charge of Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
The Soviets did not send troops into Korea but financially supported the invading communists.

9. America Responds
MacArthur, a staunch anti-communist, was not only interested in pushing the North Koreans back, but also punishing them for their invasion.
By September 29, The U.S. forces reached the 38th parallel, reestablishing the Korean boundary.

10. Mao and Stalin Supported North Korea’s Invasion of South Korea
By early October, MacArthur had entered North Korea with the intention of overthrowing the communist government.
Meanwhile, communist China under Mao Tse-Tung (ZeDong) vowed to stop MacArthur.
Picture = Mao and Stalin (There’s a story!)

11. ENTER CHINA
Over the next several months, a million communist Chinese soldiers entered Korea.
MacArthur vowed to regroup, recapture North Korea and overthrow Mao.

12. ENTER CHINA The Chinese promised to “push MacArthur to the sea.”
MacArthur asked Washington D.C. if he can use atomic weapons against China. Washington refuses.

13. ENTER CHINA
By January, 1951, The Chinese had taken the South Korean capital of Seoul. Things did not look good.
Eventually, the U.S. sent in enough troops to stop the Chinese, and push them across the 38th parallel.

14. AMERICA REBOUNDS
MacArthur complained about not getting to invade China and drop atomic bombs.
President Truman fired him.
He is remembered as an American hero.

16. STALEMATE
The Korean War eventually dragged into a stalemate, a battle in which neither North Korea/China nor the U.S. made any significant gains.
On July 27, 1953, a ceasefire was signed, thus ending the war. Contrary to North Korea’s plans, South Korea remained a free nation.

17. STALEMATE
The war cost the U.S. 54,000 lives and over 100,000 casualties.
Over 2 million Koreans died.

18. The Koreas Today

19. Camp Bonifas at the 38th Parallel

20. President Obama at the DMZ

21. PYONYANG, NORTH KOREA

22. North Korea spends a great deal of money on the development of their military nuclear, chemical and biological weaponry, yet depends on foreign aid to feed its people.

23. Over 30% of N. Korea’s GDP Comes from Farming
Over 30% of N. Korea’s GDP Comes from Farming. Pay attention to the technology.

24. SEOUL, KOREA

25. South Korea’s Hyundai Shipping Yard: South Korea 5th in Automotive World Production and 6th in Automotive Exports

27. South and North Korea – Data Comparison (Standard Living)
SOUTH KOREA
Life Expt
Literacy Rate
GDP
Purchase
GDP Break-down
GDP Per Capita
Male:
73 yrs.
Female: 81 yrs.
Male: 99%
Female 97%
(2004)
$925.1 billion
Farming 3.2%
Industry 40.4%
Service 56.3%
$19,200
NORTH KOREA
Life Expt
Literacy Rate
GDP Purchase
GDP Break-down
GDP Per Capita
Male:
69 yrs.
Female:
74 yrs.
(2005)
Male
99%
Female
99% 
$40 million 
(2004)
Farming
30.2%
Industry
33.8%
Service
36.0% 
$1,700 

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