korea

Hermit Kingdom

A term used to describe Korea before 1945, indicating its isolation while still having cultural exchanges with China.

March 1st, 1919

A significant event when Koreans marched for independence from Japanese rule.

Korean War

A conflict that began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea, aiming to reunify under communist rule.

DMZ

The demilitarized zone established as a truce border between North and South Korea at the 38th parallel.

Four Asian Tigers

Refers to the highly developed economies of South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Kim Il-sung

The leader of North Korea who established a communist regime after Korea's independence in 1945.

Containment

The U.S. strategic policy during the Korean War to prevent the spread of communism by aiding South Korea.

Split of Korea

The division of Korea into North and South following the defeat of Japan in 1945.

Korean Independence

Korea's achievement of independence from Japanese occupation after World War II.

Communism in North Korea

A political system where the state controls the economy and resources, with Kim Jung Un viewed by people as a god.