Militarily speaking‚ the Vietnam War was the result of North Vietnam and the Vietcong attempting to overthrow the South Vietnamese government. There were several reasons why the USA became involved in the Vietnam War. Some of the reasons include‚ the containment of Communism and the Domino Theory. One of the reasons why the US got involved was because of their need to contain the spread of Communism. Vietnam was a country 9000 miles away from the United States. Yet America felt that its
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(1392-1910)‚ the Chinese empire had heavily influenced Korea such as on the writing system and cultural identity. This was acknowledged in a memorial written in 1444 by a scholar-official under King Sejong that the Chinese empire had a huge impact on its surrounding nations. Like other well educated‚ this scholar-official wanted the Chinese empire to sustain its influence on Korea. Despite his beliefs‚ Joseon Korea developed differently overtime. Korea created its own writing system known as Hangul as
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flourished under the rule of King Sejong the Great of Korea (Spielvogel 464). Remembered as a sage king with a fascination for literature‚ technology‚ and science‚ King Sejong was as intelligent as he was benevolent. He had an incredible knack for problem solving and implemented progressive reforms such as reductions in crop taxation and promoting the fair treatment of the lower class in order to better the lives of his citizens (“King Sejong the Great of Korea”). As a scholar and a strong proponent of accessible
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North Korea North Korea is a country that is ruled by a dictator and has a communist government. A communist government rules all the land and gives the same amount of money and supplies to all the people in the country. “Daily Necessities were obtained from the Public Distribution System (PDS)” (95‚Hassig). The PDS shut down in 1995 because foreign aid was cut off expect for Pyongyang‚ the capital city. In rural areas‚ a lot of the children were born as “no-count” meaning that when they were born
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"New Zealand continues to stand with South Korea”. When New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says “stands with‚” he is signifying the key element to the positive diplomatic relations between New Zealand and South Korea that have existed for fifty years: New Zealand standing ‘side by side’ with South Korea. He emphasises that New Zealanders do not stand higher than Koreans or over them as an insignificant racial group‚ but instead‚ he defines the fifty-year long diplomatic friendship as one of equality
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South-North Division in Korea Korea is an East Asian country‚ which is surrounded by the sea on three sides‚ but unfortunately divided into two parts-South Korea and North Korea. Korea is bordered by China on the north and by the navigable Yalu and Tumen Rivers‚ both of which flow from Paektusan‚ the highest point in Korea at 9‚000 feet (Weightman 360). Korea has four seasons and a monsoon climate with warm‚ humid summers and cold‚ dry winters. Continuous rains from June to July are a phenomenon
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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 exports
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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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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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Political Economy of South Korea: A Necessary Transformation I. Introduction: In this paper‚ I will discuss the measures that the Republic of Korea’s (addressed as South Korea from here on out) government took in trying accomplishing economic development despite its several economic and political upheavals. I will‚ specifically‚ review the economic growth and institutions established in South Korea beginning in the 1950s‚ the process of democratization in South Korea‚ and the effects that
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