The Cold War: The Ancient Korean Peninsula

The Korean War was not a one-sided affair; there were actions taken by outside influences, but ultimately it was the arrogant actions of the North Koreans met with the brash personalities of the South Koreans who thrust themselves into conflict; which brought the still recovering world super powers back into war. In the invasion of South Korea (ROK) in June 1950, the North Koreans mounted an impressive assault, carried out at a speed which sent the allies reeling on its heels down into the southernmost

subject as broad as the term culture begins where the culture began with the birth of civilization and the people that influenced it. There are many factors that play a role in the shaping of a nation none so much as turmoil and conflict and the Korean peninsula saw its fair share for the better part of a millennia. A complete statistical breakdown of North Korea shows a struggling nation that strongly depends on

This research looks at the origins of Cold war, the political, ideological and economical rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union. This research draws upon mostly primary sources including memoirs, interviews and scholarly studies of cold war era conflicts. Most research on this topic focuses on its connection to the famous events and upheavals, which shaped that era. “From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an “Iron Curtain” has descended across the continent. Behind that

A little bit less than five years after World War 2 ended, a crisis broke out on the Korean Peninsula. The Korean Peninsula had been divided after war. The two halves became separate nations—communist North Korea, and noncommunist, capitalist South Korea. (Resource #1) It was divided at latitude 38 degrees north, also known as the 38th parallel. (Resource #2) In June 1950, North Korean troops stormed south and seized the South Korean capital of Seoul (sohl). Originally, North Koreas goal was to bring

North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, is located in East Asia and has a population of approximately 24,983,205. The Korean Peninsula has remained divided since the end of World War II in 1945. Though both sides came to agree on a truce in 1953, North and South Korea are technically still at war today. North Korea consists of mostly mountainous terrain and valleys that are not heavily populated. The capital city of Pyongyang is a modernized city, bearing many

Korean culture is comprised of a multitude of societal changes that have amounted and transformed throughout the years. Beginning five thousand years ago Korea has slowly evolved into a cultural haven. Music, dance, painting, food, fashion, arts, games, karate, family life, theater, religion and beliefs are just a few components that make up modern day Korean culture. Korean cuisine is one of the most unifying of all of these cultural factors. The food in Korea is one of the defining elements of

The war left indelible marks on the Korean Peninsula and the world surrounding it. The chances for peaceful unification had been remote even before 1950, but the war dashed all such hopes. The war also intensified hostilities between the communist and noncommunist camps in the accelerating East-West arms race. Moreover, a large number of Chinese volunteer

Legend states that in 2333 BCE, Tan'gun, grandson of the Creator, established the kingdom of Choson, or “Morning Freshness”, and thus the Korean people were began. Surrounded on three sides by Russia, China, and Japan, the Korean people have had to endure hundreds of attempts at invasion and domination, including four hundred years of Chinese military rule over the kingdom of Choson, Mongol invasions during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, and, most recently, Japanese Colonization from 1910

The Korean War Presented to Mr. Hyatt Presented by Sandy Rios Korea is one of the few countries that are split and are currently still at war. Many people do not know about the Korean War since it was not a popular war, it did not get as much media attention as other wars. Numerous people do not have much knowledge of the history of Korea and how South and North Korea split. Korea was not always just North and South Korea the country went through many rulers to get

religion that changed the society of Korea the most in the ancient times. As Buddhism spread in Korea, great inventions were made, the power hold of Korea started leaning the religion, and the social beliefs changed. These changes had positive results in Korea, and helped Korea to become a proud country. Just like many other religions, it has have effect and it still has effect on many cultures. Buddhism is the religion that affected ancient Korea the most; to expand territory, claim power, unite kingdoms