North and South Korea. From Division to Reunion?

The division of Korea goes back to the second world war. At the end of the war, on August 9 in the year 1945 the Soviet Union declared war on Japan. Japan occupied Korea since the year 1910; therefore, the Soviet Union advanced into Korea because it was a part of Japan. Although this attack was approved by the Allies in the Yalta Conference, the US government showed concerns about this act of violence. The thought of all Korea becoming a subject to the Soviet Ideology caused them to request Soviet forces to stop their military activity. It was called for a stop at the 38th parallel north, splitting the country into two parts. The first part North Korea, occupied by the Soviet Union and the second part, South Korea, still free from any military activity caused by the Soviet Union. South Korea would be occupied by the US military.

Officially South Korea was established on August 15, 1948. Syngman Rhee would be the first president of South Korea and in conclusion most of the US military left. North Korea would be official established on the 9th of September 1948. Kim Il-sung was declared prime minister. The result of this was in the end two countries with two very different political directions and viewpoints: the birthplace of antagonism.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• History
• The Division of Korea
• The Korean War
• The Sunshine Policy
• The end of the Sunshine Policy
• The Moonshine Policy
• The Powers behind South and North Korea and their goals
• China
• Russia
• The United States
• What is their goal?
• The Hero's Journey
• Reunion?

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between South and North Korea, exploring their historical division, the Korean War, and the subsequent efforts towards reunification. It examines the role of external powers like China, Russia, and the United States in shaping the Korean Peninsula's political landscape.

• Historical Context of the Korean Division
• The Impact of the Korean War
• The Sunshine Policy and its Implications
• The Role of External Powers in Korean Affairs
• The Potential for Reunification

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• History
• The Division of Korea: This chapter delves into the origins of the Korean division, tracing it back to the aftermath of World War II and the subsequent occupation by the Soviet Union and the United States. It explains how the division along the 38th parallel and the emergence of separate governments in North and South Korea were shaped by the Cold War.
• The Korean War: This section focuses on the Korean War, which erupted in 1950 with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. It discusses the key events, the involvement of the United Nations, and the role of China and the Soviet Union. The chapter highlights the human cost of the war and the enduring legacy of the division.
• The Sunshine Policy: This chapter examines the Sunshine Policy, a diplomatic initiative launched by South Korea in 1998 to improve relations with North Korea and promote reunification. It discusses the policy's objectives, its two phases, and its key achievements, including the historic summit between the leaders of North and South Korea in 2000.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This text focuses on the division of Korea, the Korean War, the Sunshine Policy, the role of external powers, reunification, and the historical and political context of the Korean Peninsula.

Details

• College: University of Education in Schwäbisch Gmünd
• Grade: 2,0
• Author: Samuel Bajaly (Author)
• Publication Year: 2019
• Pages: 15
• Catalog Number: V1044776
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346469472
• ISBN (Book): 9783346469489
• Language: English
• Tags: north south korea from division reunion