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The Korean Divide In The United States

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"A house divided against itself cannot stand." -- are the words which inspire nations going through civil unrest and sometimes war to stop, reevaluate the conflict and achieve resolution. The Korean divide occurred at the end of the Japanese Occupation. Japanese colonized Korea peninsula and attacked many aspects of their culture. The Koreans were forced to learn and follow Japanese traditions and even change their names. The liberation from Japan occurred in 1945 however it left a divide in the society. Some Koreans wanted to redistribute wealth and power after independence and others hopped to keep wealth and power as it is. Furthermore, the physical border dividing South and North Korea was drawn at the end of World War II by the two superpowers, …show more content…

North Korea is the world’s worst violator of press freedom according to the media right group Reporters Without Borders as stated in the Koreas Packet. The nation is ruled by the Supreme leader, Kim Jong-un who is guilty of crimes against humanity. Anyone who challenges or speaks against the government will be punished mercilessly. As recorder in the “Crimes against Humanity” article the Un reports an estimate of 120,000 political prisoners in four labor camps. The government set up many strict laws and regulations and contains total control over its citizens. The government keeps very tight security on traveling inside and outside Korea. Therefore, the country is one of the world’s most isolated societies. For example, viewing or possessing foreign TV materials or publications is illegal. In addition, the collapse of the Soviet Union resulted in the lack of foreign aid while North Korea’s economy has been declining ever since. Many citizens experience food, power and fuel shortages on a daily basis. As seen in the FrontLine movie many children are abandoned by their poor parents and are left to survive on the streets, many die of starvation or fled the country. The majority of the population is malnourished. The reunification will ensure freedom and provide human rights to the North Koreans. Plus, many families were separated during the divide and were banned from seeing each other. …show more content…

The North Korean population of twenty-four million combined with the current South Korean population will result in a larger workforce. Alos, the increase in population will provide a larger number of buyers and consumers. As stated in the “World Korean Reunification Cripple the South” article by David Downing the numerous natural resources located in the present day North Korea have a combined net worth of seven trillion dollars. The economy of Korea will flourish and may even surpass its wealthy neighbor China in the future. The booming economy will benefit Korea’s trading partners such as China and Unites States which in the long run would increase the world’s

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The Korean War was a proxy war fought between the United States and the USSR, for the purpose of gaining power and political influence in other parts of the world. Since the end of WWII, the USSR and the United States became very hostile against one another, creating what came to be called “The Cold War“ coined by Bernard Baruch in 1947 from the lack of there ever being direct battles against one another. From the result of the bitter and cold rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union came a large chain of indirect battling over political influence in developing or war-torn countries. As this feud occurred the people of the United States mainly wanted there to be a change in Korea out of this war [Doc E], but what was occurring

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Following WWII, in 1945, the division of Korea was initiated. The Soviet Union established a pro-communist government on the Northside of Korea and Americans created a pro-democratic government on the Southside of Korea. After the division, known as the 38th parallel, occurred, North Korea began to attack again. This attack consisted of both the South and North pushing each other farther from the 38th parallel until the Chinese troops drove them back to the 38th parallel. The United States and The Soviet Union knew the war was not going anywhere but still persisted to continue.

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South Korea was modernized post-war with the help of the US. The North Korean economy was able to recover of being supported and dependent on Russia post-war, but when the Soviet Union collapsed, the country went into crisis. A ceasefire was signed, without the South Korean president, and consequently, both countries are still at war.

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One thing, in the book I discovered was “North Korea was known as byzantine system of social controls” (Demick, 2009). I also found out that “North Korea was 13th in economic power” (Demick, 2009).So much brainwashing occurred that the people in the book even believed that North Korea was a good place, even, with everything that went on. North Korea being communist equal restrictions. The governments being unsuccessful in healthcare provision, educational system.

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In North Korea ever since birth every man and woman are to love their ruler as if they were “God” themselves stated well in the Documentary of North Korea. They must bow everyday and pray to their ruler and to please their ruler. In the book “Anthem” the people love their brothers as equal no such thing as loving more than one another. There is no selfishness and may not exceed what you are told the amount of intelligence is required; they are put into a group with a given name and number. They have a routine they must follow in their everyday lives until death.

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North Korean citizens are forbidden to leave their country, if they do so the government kills them along with their family. People are denied any access to external media, television and radio. All social activities are controlled by the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea in order to annihilate any critical expression against the regime. Telephone calls between the people are domestically confined and are monitored at all times. North Korean citizens have no privacy within their lives.

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For example, the society must say “We” instead of “I” because every individual represents all of the people or “brothers”. North Korea is not necessarily living for others but rather living for one individual- the supreme leader, which is similar to Anthem. The citizens praise the leader so highly that they are willing to do anything for him and this takes away some of their choices and actions. North Korea is also known as one of the most secretive country in the world, controlled by fear. For example, North Korea is considered a self-reliant country or “juche” mainly because they believe they can conquer anything, which connects with fear of other bigger countries and insecurities about their own.

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Why don’t North Koreans have as much freedom as South Koreans? Japan had nearly full control of Korea around 1910. When the Japanese empire dismantled, the country split. America helps and somewhat controls South Korea. Since America doesn’t force people to have strange beliefs, South Koreans have freedom.

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North Koreans can’t have international calls or any contact with the people outside the country (Doe). The only opinion that’s permitted to be heard is the governments, and the people must trust it regardless of what (Doe). In conclusion, North Korea is a nation in which a wide range of media including TV, and webs are controlled. Human rights are continuously being disregarded, along these North Koreans government is untamed, brutal, and unreasonable.

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