1. Korean development, from the 1870s to the 2000s Originally created by Eun Young “Lisa” Lee, 2005, for PSC 303: International Relations. Further developed by Dr. Jeremy Lewis, Political Science Dept., Huntingdon College, Jan-Feb. 2011

2. Map of the Far East showing Korean peninsula in center, China to North, Russia to North – east, and Japanese islands to South-east & East

3. Japanese Invasion, 1895

4. Harsh Repression, 1900-1919: executions and abductions of slaves

5. Declaration of Independence, revolt against Japanese occupation

6. Comfort Women forced prostitution of 40,000 women by Japanese

7. 38 th Parallel there was little to restrain the massed Northern army

9. Korean War, Conflict or UN Police Action, 1950-53

10. South Korean economic rebirth: the Miracle of Han river, 1953-2003

11. Seoul: modern metropolis, 9m pop., 25m metropolitan area, 48m nation

12. The Residential Area of Seoul high density housing, rapid growth, but still vulnerable

13. The Gate of Peace on which the economic miracle depends

14. The modern Korean economy, society & politics Additions by Jeremy Lewis, PhD, 1 Feb. 2011 Images of development Confucian society Economic miracle Political development Security issues Intermestic issues

16. Infrastructure greatly developed Airports: Kimpo & new at Incheon Subway system highly developed Prestige projects: stadiums Highways Railways Internet

18. Prestige projects: 1988 Olympics

19. FIFA world cup 2002, with Japan

20. South Korea to playoffs, 2010

21. Confucian society Striking features of culture: –Homogenous population (99%) –Education, strong in science, OECD PISA test –respect for elders, including boss –orderly society, low crime, evening walks –Equality, school uniforms –Saturday school supported by families –work ethic –extended families supportive of children

22. Historical legacy History of invasions, self reliance Architecture destroyed by wars & fires Japanese influence (buildings & names) rejected Distrust of Chinese and Japanese Longing for reunification Ambivalence about US occupation Trading with Europeans (not invaders)

23. The modern South Korean economy: Chaebols organization, conglomerates High savings and reinvestment rate Heavy & medium engineering –Locomotives, cars, ships, buildings –Hyundai, Daewoo Electronic engineering –Microwaves, cell phones (ranked 2 & 3) –Samsung, Lucky Goldstar (LG) Possible development of tourism?

24. Agitation for democracy

26. Postwar governance, ROK Rhee Syngman replaced UN occupation Support from forces & KCIA Economic development with limited political expression 1950s-1990s, united by N.Korean threat –Assassinations: ministers, Mrs. Park, Park 1994-96: students’ agitation for democracy 1996: Kim Young Sam heads democracy