1. Korea p.310: geography p. 474: Japan’s invasion p. 866-67: Korean War *Articles: current events

2. Korea and China: early influence Han China controlled the peninsula around 100 AD/CE The Koreans kept their core cultural identity intact. Korea is the “culture bridge” between China and Japan China launched invasion of Japan 1200’s from Korea!

3. Japan and Korea Japan annexed and controlled Korea from 1910- 1945Japan annexed and controlled Korea from 1910- 1945 Japan's defeat in World War II (Aug 1945) ended occupationJapan's defeat in World War II (Aug 1945) ended occupation

4. Japanese Occupation 1910-45 Protests illegal Korean newspapers outlawed Korean schools run by Japan – only Japanese taught Outlawed Korean owned businesses Took Korean land for Japanese farmers Forced Koreans to adopt Japanese surnames Japan did modernize Korea: roads, factories and railroads – but with Korean forced labor

5. Korea After WWII-1945 1945 – North Korean fighters under Kim IL Sung forced the Japanese to surrender with help from USSR– Japanese troops in South Korea surrendered to the U.S.A. 1948 – USSR & USA agreed to withdraw forces from North & South Korea – but the country remained divided along the 38 th Parallel

6. Korean War 1950-53 North Korea CommunistNorth Korea Communist Attacked the south in 1950.Attacked the south in 1950. U.N. sends troops- United States +, to defend South KoreaU.N. sends troops- United States +, to defend South Korea China sends aid to North Korea.China sends aid to North Korea. Stalemate-38 th ParallelStalemate-38 th Parallel Millions of casualtiesMillions of casualties Major Cold War political eventMajor Cold War political event

9. The DMZ “Bridge of No Return” – where US POW’s were returned – think: James Bond Movie North Korea: “Freedom Village” – propaganda town – no one lives there – blast propaganda from speakers in the bldgs DMZ Panmunjom – UN-Cease-fire negotiation bldgs North Korea / South Korea border at DMZ

10. North Korea South Korea – 10 miles north of Seoul

11. Kim Jong- Il -North Korea Little is known for sure about him…dictatorLittle is known for sure about him…dictator Famine 1980’sFamine 1980’s DMZ is patrolled by millions of soldiers stationed under the U.N. CommandDMZ is patrolled by millions of soldiers stationed under the U.N. Command World hot spotWorld hot spot

12. Juche Philosophy in the “Hermit Kingdom” Juche = Self-reliance & Isolationism

13. N. Korea’s nuclear power Have tons of uraniumHave tons of uranium Nuclear nonproliferation treaty (NPT) government had agreed to in 1985.Nuclear nonproliferation treaty (NPT) government had agreed to in 1985. President Bush labeled N. Korea="axis of evil"President Bush labeled N. Korea="axis of evil" Weapons tested last April 2009Weapons tested last April 2009

14. North Korean satellite launch Cover for a test of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) or communications satellite? First spent stage would fall near Japan's northwest coast Either a satellite launch or a test-launch of a long-range missile would likely take place April 4/5, 2009

15. What is N. Korea spending its’ money on?

17. Group B 2010 World Cup Qualifying Match

18. 2000 Summit warmed political relations 2008 the situation has cooled… Agreed to compete as one team at the 2000 Sydney summer Olympics Neither flag was used in 2000 In 2008, Beijing Olympics, they walked in separately

19. 6 Party Talks July 10, 2008 in Beijing, China The United States, North and South Korea, China, Japan and Russia are taking part in the talks to discuss N. Korea’s nuclear program.

20. Issues in diplomacy… see the articles handed out on 5/13/10