1. North and South Korea A Divided Country

2. History China ruled Korea until 300 A.D. 668-935 A.D.—the kingdom of Silla united most of the peninsula Korea became a stepping stone between China & Japan –Trade, beliefs, ideas passed through Korea 1910—Japan conquered Korea –Ruled until end of WWII in 1945

3. History, cont. After WWII, Soviet Union (communist) took over northern half of Korea U.S. troops occupied southern half Korea divided along the 38 th parallel

4. Korean War 1950-53 North Korea wanted to unite the country under communism in 1950 –Attacked South Korea United States (with other United Nations countries) helped South Korea War ended in 1953 with no peace treaty Video (5:54 min.)Video

5. North Korea Today Type of gov’t: Communist dictatorship Capital: Pyongyang Leader: Kim Jong Il Government owns and runs factories and farms (collectives) –Most money spent on military GDP Per Capita: $1,800

6. South Korea Today Type of gov’t: Republic Capital: Seoul Manufacturing, trade dominate economy Christianity and Buddhism are main religions GDP Per Capita: $24,200 80% live in cities VIDEO: Microchip MiracleMicrochip Miracle