Korean, Korean And South Korea Essay

Once upon a time, Korea was one single country. There was no split of the North and the South. They were simply a very mountainous peninsula that was known as the Hermit Kingdom. They were a single country for three dynasties: Silla, Koryo, and Choson. This single country was even able to develop their own language “Hangul”. Soon this isolated country became exposed to the cruelty of the world. In Japanese occupation, Japan marched into Korea and tried to Japanize everything. They made everyone get rid of their Korean names and replaced “Hangul” with the Japanese

3. Min, Pyong Gap. “Korean “comfort women” The Intersection of Colonial Power, Gender, and Class.” Gender and Society 17 (2003): 938-957.

When I was born, Korea was under the Japanese rule (1910 to 1945). We have been forced to speak, read, and write in Japanese language in schools or work places but Korean language was usually used in homes in this period.

Abstract: Since the End of the Korean Conflict North Korea has been an Issue in the Pacific Region. Causing incidents with its southern neighbor South Korea and agitating countries such as Japan. The paper presents a way to quell North Korea’s erratic and aggressive behavior. Through the use of military deterrence by the U.S. a peace can be brought to the region that has not been seen in years.

Grains have been one of the most important staples of the Korean diet. Early myths of the foundations of various kingdoms in Korea center on grains. One foundation myth relates to Jumong, who received barley seeds from two doves sent by his mother after establishing the kingdom of Goguryeo.[4] Yet another myth speaks of the three founding deities of Jeju Island, who were to be wed to the three princesses of Tamna; the deities brought seeds of five grains which were the first seeds planted, which in turn became the first instance of farming.[5]

Lessons from German unification for the two Koreas: the comparison between West Germany and South Korea

Throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, numerous events sparked an influence of English language usage in Europe. While our current textbook focuses on the creation of the English language within Europe, there are few details given about its more recent spread throughout Asia. This essay will briefly explore Korea’s first interaction with the English language, and how its influence ultimately revolutionized South Korea into a 21st century pop-culture powerhouse that utilizes English loanwords.

Considering the ancient art of Korea, unfortunately, not much is known. The country of Korea has been constantly shaped and reshaped by existing civilizations, namely, China. Korea's vulnerability geographically, has made Korea constantly throughout history open to many influences- namely China. Despite this overwhelming influx of alien influence from China, Korea's art forms indeed had maintained it's individuality. The Chinese and Korean peoples are very different; ethnically, and culturally. Therefore, even though Korea did attempt to mimic styles from the Chinese, it still maintained it's overall individualistic forms. In my paper I would like to emphasize the marked individuality of Korea. That

Even though Korea is separated for seventy years, Korean people seem to be getting used to the fact that their country is divided in half. Maybe that’s because Koreans cannot feel separation in everyday lives. However, due to the division of South and North Korea, both countries are spending needless and considerable amount of money on military expenditures, which is all burdens for the citizens in both countries. Also, due to the poor status of North Korea’s economy, various aids are done for the starving North Koreans, by South Korea, the US, the United Nations, etc. Many scholars and economists have sought to find solutions for both countries, but no clear solutions have submerged. Even if both Koreas reunified, the associated cost are expected to be trillion dollars (Harlan). Still, it would be best to reunify one day as soon as possible through frequent talks and negotiations between two Koreas, in order to eliminate the expenses that are continuously incurred by the division of two Koreas.

According to the book called “Korea” by Sara De Capua (2005), the country of South Korea is at the end of the Korean peninsula on the continent of Asia, and the highest part of North Korea is at the top of the Korean peninsula and its borders connect with China and Russia. (Capua, 2005). The peninsula is halved by a long area called the Demilitarized Zone and contains a razor wired fence; this piece of land runs 2.5 miles wide and breaks the Korean peninsula into a northern and southern part. (Capua, 2005).The border between the North and the South is heavily guarded all the time to make sure that no one people are not crossing back and forth as they please.

All over the world, cultures are represented and presented very differently. It is in everything we do and see. This is what defines almost everyone today. There are many cultures; Korean, American, Indian and many more. Korean and American cultures are similar but unique in their own ways. When looking at Korean and American cultures, they both have different views on school systems, entertainment and food.

In 1897 King Gojong ended the Joseon dynasty and began The Great Han Empire as an independant country with himself as the Emperor. Growth of the country was greatly encouraged and Seoul constructed new roads and buildings as well as introducing new amenities such as electricity, telephones, trains, and a railway. As citizens were now able to travel, those who had lived abroad worked to replicate advancements they had seen in places such as Washington. A waste removal system was implemented and recreational parks were created.

Language is an important feature of the South Korean culture, as well. All Koreans speak and write the same language, Han-gul, which was developed in the 15th century by King Sejong to spread literacy around Korea; although Han-ja, which contains Chinese characters, can also be commonly seen in writing (Paik, 2002). Han-gul considers the social status of the person one is conversing with, and based on the person’s hierarchical rank, age, or gender there are different nouns and pronouns used for each level of social status, “for example, 13 different pronouns for the word “you” are available, depending on one’s status relative to another” (Meek and Song, 1998). The Korean language is a display of their vertical hierarchal culture, placing high importance on the social status of the person they are communicating with. Also, based on South Korea’s collectivist culture, when one “refers to his or her school, company, or country, they will likely say “our school”, “our company”, or “our country”” (Meek and Song, 1998).

K-pop is a musical genre originating in South Korea that is characterized by a wide variety of audiovisual elements. Although it comprises all genres of “popular music” within South Korea, the term is more often used in a narrower sense to describe a modern form of South Korean pop music covering a wide range of styles including dance-pop, pop ballad, electronic, rock, metal, hip-pop music and R&B. K-pop gaining popularity in East Asia in the late 1990s, and spreading to whole Asia and World, via the Hallyu culture. K-pop, J-pop and C-pop become to the leading musical category in Asia. The biggest four entertainment company in Korea are SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and FNC Entertainment.

South Korea is engaging new fiscal policy consisting of welfare handouts and an increased budget plan to boost wages and reduce inequality in the economy. The government plans to do this by increasing selective taxes among large companies and high-income earners. According to the article, this will overall improve equality in the economy while aiming to maintain the overall living standards.