DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EXTERNAL POLICIES POLICY DEPARTMENT POLICY BRIEFING Human rights in North Korea Abstract The human rights record in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK‚ or North Korea) has been widely condemned by the international community‚ including by the EU and the European Parliament. The ascension of the latest ruler of the Kim dynasty‚ Kim Jong-un‚ in December 2011 has not brought tangible change. Since the country is practically closed to foreigners‚ the
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South Korea: Where Investment and Business Blossoms Country Background • Name of Country: South Korea • Neighboring countries: China to the west‚ Japan to the east and North Korea to the north. Southern half of the Korean Peninsula‚ bordering the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. • Territorial size of South Korea: 96‚920 sq km • Population size: 48‚860‚500 • Political system: Democracy • Current prime minister: KIM Hwang-sik • Political party in power: Democratic United Party or DUP • Form
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The North and South emerged as two distinct regions because they had various differences. Despite being part of the same country as a whole‚ the North and the South were opposites both culturally and in several other ways. As mentioned in “The American Journey” by Glencoe‚ these differences included the geography‚ economy‚ society‚ and transportation system. One of the most striking differences between the North and South was the climate and geography. In the North‚ there was not an abundance of
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Totalitarianism regime in North Korea Year 2011 was certainly a bad year for dictators. Kim Jong-Il‚ the supreme leader of Totalitarian regime in North Korea had passed away following a heart attack at the age of 69. His place was replaced by his own son‚ Kim Jong-Eun. It was already predicted to find North Koreans were shedding tears over the passing of a dictator. However‚ what may surprise is that some of the tears shed are spontaneous and authentic (Jones‚ 2011). Are these people really loved
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Imagine how life would be like if you lived in North Korea. A country so isolated and cut off from the rest of the world. Even after many decades from the war‚ North Korea and America have never truly been friends. North Korea holds America responsible for dividing their country into North and South. However there are many similarities and differences between America and North Korea. America is very different from North Korea. While we have a Constitution with a Bill of Rights‚ amendments and
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well. Korea was being controlled by Japan during World War II. Japan fell apart during World War II‚ Korea was finally free and could be its own country. But United States wanted to put in a new government in to help the Koreans. The Soviet Union agreed to put in a new government but just a different kind. The Soviet Union wanted a communist government put in‚ but the U.S. wanted a democratic put in. This soon led to the first war. In the 1940s North Koreans decided to attack South Korea. This eventually
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1950 when North Korea surprise attacked South Korea. While China fought for North Korea who supported communism‚ the United States backed South Korea who was a non-communist country. Three years after the war started‚ in 1953‚ an armistice was signed and the Korean war
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South Korea: Economic Overview Economic history and projections: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in South Korea expanded 0.80 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in South Korea is reported by the Bank of Korea. Historically‚ from 1970 until 2013‚ South Korea GDP Growth Rate averaged 1.73 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.80 Percent in March of 1988 and a record low of -7 Percent in March of 1998. South Korea relies mainly on
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South Korea Introduction 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 The national flag of Korea is called “Taegeukgi’. According to Korea.net “Its design
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Bibliography Sheen‚ Seongho. Grudging partner: South Korea: Asian affairs‚ 2003. Grudging partner article explains about the importance of U.S military toward South Korea’s economy and security relationship. South Korea has worked closely with U.S. military forces in maintaining a strong alliance with the United States. Most of South Korea believes that the U.S. military presence is crucial for South Korea’s national security in fighting with North Korea. Seongho gave numerous details about the importance
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