Introduction
Korea is one of the few countries in the world that is still divided. This division has been in place since the end of World War II in 1945. The division of Korea has had a major impact on the political, economic, and social lives of the Korean people. In this paper, I will discuss why Korea is divided and the consequences of this division. Korea, Division, World War II, Political, Economic, Social
Background
Korea was annexed by Japan in 1910 and remained under Japanese rule until the end of World War II in 1945. At the end of the war, the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to divide the Korean peninsula into two separate countries, North Korea and South Korea. The two countries were divided along the 38th parallel and the two governments quickly established separate governments and economic systems. Japan, World War II, United States, Soviet Union, 38th parallel, North Korea, South Korea, Governments, Economic Systems
Political Causes
The division of Korea was caused by the political differences between the United States and the Soviet Union. The United States was a capitalist country and the Soviet Union was a communist country. The two countries had different visions for the future of Korea and were unwilling to compromise. This led to the division of the country into two separate states. Political, United States, Soviet Union, Capitalism, Communism, Visions, Compromise, Division
Economic Causes
The division of Korea was also caused by economic differences between the two countries. North Korea was heavily dependent on the Soviet Union for economic assistance, while South Korea was heavily dependent on the United States for economic aid. This difference in economic dependence led to the two countries having different economic systems and policies. Economic, North Korea, South Korea, Soviet Union, United States, Economic Assistance, Economic Aid, Economic Systems, Policies
Social Causes
The division of Korea was also caused by social differences between the two countries. North Korea was heavily influenced by the Soviet Union, while South Korea was heavily influenced by the United States. This difference in social influence led to the two countries having different social and cultural norms. Social, North Korea, South Korea, Soviet Union, United States, Influence, Social Norms, Cultural Norms
Conclusion
The division of Korea was caused by a variety of factors, including political, economic, and social differences between the United States and the Soviet Union. This division has had a major impact on the lives of the Korean people and has led to a long-standing conflict between the two countries.
