Abstract Considering South Korea’s historical struggle with tyrannical rule, the nation has become quite a democratic force, mirroring its European and American counterparts. Being a country that caters to different values, cultures, and social structures, there are some considerable differences of their Criminal Justice System, specifically their criminal procedures, policing, and prison populations. However, due to their adaption of Western legal traditions there are similar marks within South Korea’s laws and constitution. Introduction
In the face of the initial plan of a unified Korea in the 1943 Cairo Declaration, intensifying Cold War resentment between the Soviet Union and the United States, as well as tensions within Korea with the Korean War, eventually led to the establishment of separate governments, each with its own system, and to the division of Korea into two political entities in 1948: North Korea and South Korea (Gohar, 1988). South Korea is a relatively small nation in the east located in the Southern portion of the Korean Peninsula; it shares a properly guarded border with North Korea, a communistic nation. To give more geographical perspective, South Korea is surrounded by the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan, in which its namesake is not too far off in the southeastern direction. With a population of around 50 million people, more than half of its people is located in the country’s capital, Seoul (Joo, 2015). Although it is a country of small
Korea had been known for revolting against domestic and foreign problems because of the desired to become a better country. Chon Pongjun in 1894 wrote, “A Call to Arms at Paeksan” exclaiming that citizens of Korea should rise up and save the people who are suffering. In addition, the Tonghak created “The Tonghak Proclamation to Soldiers and Civilians” claiming that Koreans in general should rise together to revolt against Japan. Then in 1960, Yi Sujong wrote, “Declaration of the Seoul National University Students Association” claiming that students will not allow the Korea government’s rulers to dictate Korea and they will bring down the regime. Even though the three sources are from different time periods and authors, their goal is to
Under Yi Sŏng-Gye’s son King Sejong, considered Korea’s greatest ruler, inventions like the rain gauge, the use of a movable type, and the birth of Korean alphabet called Hangeul, still in use today, surfaced. (Piddock, 27-28) They ruled the entire peninsula for 500 years. Then Korea was annexed by neighbors Japan in 1910. Korea continued to be under Japan until 1945 when it was liberated at the end of World War II. (“North Korea”, Culturegrams) “With the defeat of Japan in 1945, the Allies agreed to divide the Korean Peninsula between the Soviet Union and the United States at the thirty-eighth parallel as a temporary measure.” (Piddock, 30) The Soviet Union received the Northern part of Korea, and the United States the South. “.. Soviet forces closed off northern Korea at the thirty-eighth parallel and placed Korean communists in power there.” Evidently, North Korea was bound to turn communist.
Time flies, it’s already been five years since I left Korea. How have you been doing? I often recall the time we discussed about relationship between Korea and U.S. until the day before I departed Korea. Especially, the U.S. attacks Korea in late 1800s and that was the reason why you didn’t want me to immigrate to the U.S. Although you and my opinion were different, I miss our debating time because that was our good and golden time. It doesn’t surprise me that you are majoring Korean history in college. I believe you would become an outstanding historian in the future.
The next nation that will be discussed is South Korea, whose legal tradition finds its origins from Japan, but is now becoming more American in nature due to increased globalization. Korea’s legal tradition was first established 4,300 ago when the Gojoseon dynasty created its own statutory law, heavily influenced by Confucianism and China’s legal system (SpringerLink and Yŏn 'guwŏn 2). (note that during the retelling of South Korea’s history, the nation will be referred to as Korea until the point at which it became separated into Northern and Southern territories). Korea maintained this particular legal tradition, and aspects of a uniquely Korean brand of Confucianism, until the 19th century. In 1894, the internally induced Kabo Reforms aimed to modernize the whole of Korea in terms of legal and administrative systems, culture, economy, and more (“Emergence of a Modern Society”). The Kabo Reforms resulted in a legal system that closely resembled Japan’s system, which followed a civil legal tradition that was heavily influenced by Germany. Korea’s transformation towards a Japanese civil law system was further intensified and completed when it became a colony of Japan in 1910. Following the defeat of Japan during World War Two, Korea gained its independence in 1945, only for the southern half of the nation to fall under American occupation until 1948, while the northern half was occupied by Soviet Russia (SpringerLink and Yŏn 'guwŏn 5). Now dubbed as South Korea, the
It is widely acknowledged that North Korea would be the most isolated country on this planet. Obviously, the word “isolated ” reveals a serious of problems in North Korea which has led to various human rights violations. Recently, some of the mysterious situations in North Korea became evident and now outsiders can have a peek into the reality of this situation. Such evidence includes censorship and limitation of movement,unreasonable punishments and laws,and disoriented development.
South Korea or the Republic of Korea (ROK) started off as an independent kingdom. Since the Paleolithic period Korea was separated into three different kingdoms until 668AD. Korea unified its three kingdoms and prospered as an independent country, until 1910 when they were occupied by Japani. Korea was not liberated until Japans surrender in World War II in 1945. After Japans surrender the country had to reshape itself again the North began to adopt a more communist government, now known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), whereas the South adopted a Democratic government. The Korean War lasted from 1950-1953 when an armistice or cease fire was declared and the 38th parallel or Demilitarized Zone
To talk about why Korea is currently divided into two nations, it goes up to August 1945, when Japan ended their colonization on Korea. Despite of the happiness of the independence, three years later in 1948, the country was divided into two nations by the 38th parallel which was a boundary between Soviet and American occupation zones. The boundary kept the north part of the Korea democratic and south part of the Korea republic. Difference of the government policy banded people from the communication. Then, on the one of those peaceful Sunday early in the morning, 1950, June 25th, people in the south part of the Korea heard a huge sound of bomb while in a sleep. When they peaked out their window, all they saw was chaos of their neighbors running around their home village that was on a fire. It was the day of the outbreak of the Korean War. Under the Soviet’s order, the North Korean
South Korea is located in Eastern Asia and is the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. The country is nestled between the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea, and North Korea. Indiana is slightly larger than South Korea in land size; however, South Korea’s population is 49,039,986. Urbanization is occurring rapidly in South Korea. The majority of people in South Korea have moved into the cities with Seoul, the capital, having a population of 9,788,000. South Korea, historically, has been involved in several long wars. This includes wars with Russia, Japan, and North Korea. However, South Korea has focused on peace and is looking to continue peace with other countries. South Korea is a republic style government with nine provinces. The legal
South Korea is officially called the “Republic of Korea” and has been separated from North Korea since 1953. North and South Korea are divided by a demilitarized zone and there is still much unrest between the two nations. Seoul is the capital of South Korea and is the largest in terms of population with over 10 million people living within the city limits. The metro area of Seoul is even larger with over 24 million people living there. The metro area of Seoul is approximated to be the second largest in the world behind Tokyo and ahead of Mexico City and New York City. An expatriate would likely be sent to live and conduct business in Seoul because it is the population and economic center of the South Korea.
South Korea appears in the first quadrant of Figure 2.2 in which states that the country has a culture with relatively larger power distance and lower individualism. South Korea has a relatively large power distance due to the country’s strong emphasis in respecting for one’s elders and superiors. This cultural belief is deeply
After the collapse of Japanese Imperial government at the end of the World War II, the United States brought to South Korea new norms about capitalism and democratic institutions. Although the US had supported hundreds of millions of dollars for Korea to and promote modernization and democratization, South Korea had struggled constantly for political freedom and economic development during the second half of the 20th century due to different phases of authoritarian rule.
South Korea is one of the most dynamic countries in the world, South Korea has emerged from a chaotic history, and has rightfully ascended the ladder to become a world power. Bordering North Korea in the south and separated from China and Japan by the Sea of Japan, Yellow Sea and Korea Strait, South Korea is an active participant in what is one of Asia’s most historically volatile areas
In February 1945 the end of World War II, Korean Peninsula divided into North and South Korea. South Korea also name Republic of Korea, 99,392 sq. km, has a population of almost 50 million, and has its capital at Seoul, the largest city in Korea. The second largest city is Busan, which is the country’s main port, has wonderful nature harbor beside the delta of Nakdong River.
South Korea’s cultural dimensions share few similarities with the American culture’s dimensions. Information regarding their society and its relation to Hofstede’s Value Dimensions is provided. Also, there are topics related to conducting business in South Korea that are discussed. These topics include dress code, communication, management, and meetings. Information regarding daily living in this country is also included. This information spans, housing, transportation, education, mealtimes, and pastimes.
Geographically, Korea is a small country on the far eastern edge of Asia surrounded by China, Russia and Japan. South Korea is still under heavy military tension with North Korea. The area of South Korea is 100,210 square kilometers which is one fourth of California. The population is approximately 50 million. Its capital city is Seoul where approximately 10 million live. Its language is Hangeul (Korean). 29.2 percent of Koreans are Christians and 22.8 percent are Buddhists. 48 percent do not practice any religion. Although it is a small country, Korea is becoming a center of economic and cultural activities in Asia. Korea was colonized by Japan during 1909 to 1945, and later had to endure the painful Korean War during 1950 to 1953. However, since that time on, Korea has achieved amazingly splendid economic growth in a short period that was called as “the miracle of the Han River”. Today, Korea stands as one of the developed countries in the world. Now, Korea plays an important role in world economy as a member of G20 and hosted G20 Seoul Summit in 2010. Korea hosted the Seoul Summer Olympics in 1988, 2002 FIFA World Cup with Japan, and will host the Pyungchang Winter Olympics in 2018. Korea is famous for IT industries in global markets. Recently, Korean wave (Hanryu) for Korean dramas, movies, and music has been attracting worldwide audiences. (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 2015)