Tuesday, May 11, 2010

North Korea's History


North Korea wasn't always an independent country. In the year of 1945, North Korea became an independent country. The Korean War is what made these 2 countries independent. The 38th parallel divides North and South Korea.
North Korea has had many historical accomplishments. Here are 3;
1) North Korea developed the world's first movable metal type during the Goryeo Dynasty
2) Korea was freed from the Japanese after they lost World War 2 in 1945
3) The early Korean history is marked by the rule of 3 kingdoms;
Silla Kingdom, Goruryeo Kingdom and Baekje Kingdom
Korea has historical accomplishments that can connect to things such as their belief system. An example is when North Korea developed the first movable metal type. one of the uses for this was to make the Buddhist bible.
3 significant facts about Korea are;
1) Starting in the year 1910, the Japanese made Korea a colony
2) In the year 1945, Korea was freed from the Japanese
3) When the Korean War started in 1950, it lasted through 1953
Korea has many fun, interesting and unique facts that Americans don't really do in the United States. one of these things is that Kim 2-Sung has been dead for 16 years, but is still the "elected" "eternal" leader. One of his quotes was;

"It is wrong to try to avoid the struggle against
imperialism under the pretext that independence
and revolution are important, but that peace is
still more precious"


North Korea has many historical accomplishments that can connect to their culture,geography,economy,etc. An example of a historical accomplishment that connects to their culture is the making of the world's first movable metal type. Making this type led to making the Buddhist bible. The making of this bible led to more and more people to start to commit and practice this religion in that country.

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