The document summarizes the origins and impacts of the partition of Korea after World War 2. It discusses how the US drew the 38th parallel as a temporary dividing line which later became permanent. This led to the establishment of South Korea, backed by the US, and North Korea, backed by the Soviet Union. The division deepened during the Cold War and ideologically as South Korea became democratic and capitalist while North Korea became communist under Kim Il Sung. The partition had long lasting social and political impacts on the Korean people and nation.

1. PARTITION OF KOREA HIST 6550: HISTORY OF THE FAR EAST

15. 4) Civil war turns into international war

16. 5) The Impact on Korean people after the division of Korea 1) Extremely disruptive socially migrations between two countries. People left behind families, businesses, and the graves of their dead ancestors. 2) Discriminate against people not on their group. In North Korea, they obviously discriminate against capitalist while in South Korea against the Communist

17. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SOUTH & NORTH KOREA DESCRIPTION Republic of Korea (SOUTH KOREA) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (NORTH KOREA) Establishment -Independence declared: March 1, 1919 -Provisional Government: April 13, 1919 -Liberation: August 15, 1945 - Constitution: July 17, 1948 -Government proclaimed: July 17, 1948 -Independence declared: March 1, 1919 -Liberation: August 15, 1945 -Formal declaration: September 9, 1948 Capital Seoul Pyongyang Official script Chosŏn'gŭl Hangul Political Ideologies Democracy Communism + Juche ideology Economic Systems Market economy system Central planning economy