The Reunification Of United States And South Korea

Since the end of the Second World War, Korea has been divided into two parts- North Korea and South Korea. Korea has not been unified since then; and a large number of disagreement and mistrust happened between the two Koreas that have worsened their relationship throughout the years. There are great differences between the two Koreas, which make it especially hard for reunification. The countries and their people have very different lives and environment from each other; they are different politically, economically, socially, and psychologically. South Korea is a capitalist and democratic country; it has a stable and flourishing economy that pays a role in Asia’s four largest economy; education is well and continuously improving, which most

In June 2002, the leaders of South Korea and North Korea, Kim Dae-Jung and Kim Jong Il respectively, finally stressed out their commitments for pursuing a peaceful reunification, which led to an unprecedented development in the relationship between the two Koreas . However, the process of reunification has been going slow as clashes and conflicts had happened throughout the years that complicated the relationships between the two Koreas, the United States, and China. According to a report published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Korea National Diplomacy Academy in 2014, peaceful reunification would be possible by 2050 if South Korea could help to boost the economy of North Koreans. There are a number of issues and obstacles blocking Korea’s way to reunification- the costs, China’s position, and North Korea’s position. The reunification can be achieved through absorption of North Korea by South Korea, through agreement, or through violence, which absorption stands a high chance. If reunification is accomplished, South Korea’s economic power and national security will climb to a next level, while also benefiting the improvised North