U.S. Presence In the Korea Peninsula

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U.S. Presence In the Korea Peninsula

Where is the Korean Peninsula?

Brief History- Early 20th century Japan and China fight for control, Japan wins and annexes (takes) Korea in 1910, ends Korean Dynastic cycle Japan runs Korea… Koreans second class citizens in their own country a. Koreans have take on Japanese names b. Learn the Japanese language c. Forced slave labor

1945: Defeat of Japan - North Korea influenced by Communists (China/Russia) - South Korea influenced by America/UN

1950-1953 Korean War. - North Korean success 1950-1953 Korean War - North Korean success - Americans/UN land drive North Koreans back - China enters and a stalemate at the 38th parallel - Cease-fire signed… no peace agreement

Korean War Controversy Douglas MacArthur- highly decorated general from WWII. Military governor of Japan Commander in Chief of UN Command during Korean War Wanted to take the whole of the Korean Peninsula and possibly invade China; while Truman wanted to press for a peace plan Publicly criticized President Truman and was relieved of command Return home to a heroes welcome in New York After relieving MacArthur, Truman’s approval rating fell to 22%

South Korea Since the Korean War Slowly transitioned to a Democracy Modernized through government support of giant corporations (Chaebols) and protectionism Asian Tiger: A great economic world power and technological leader High Value in Education

North Korea Since the Korean War Communist government dominated by Kim-ll Sung, Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-un Poor human rights record Highly developed military (15%+ of GDP) Inadequate energy and food resources for population Tense relations with neighbors and the U.S. Nuclear Weapons- a few - uses them as a negotiation tool