Japanese Rule
Who took over Korea in 1910?
Japan
When did the Korean War begin?
1950
What is the Capital of South Korea?
Seoul
What language did Koreans have to speak?
Japanese
What is the name of the Korea above South Korea?
North Korea
What was life like under Japanese rule?
Harsh; people lost rights and freedom
What country helped South Korea in the war?
The US
What is South Korea known for exporting today?
Tech, cars, entertainment
What did Japan do to Korean names?
Forced people to change them
What type of government does North Korea have today?
A dictatorship / communist rule
What was the March 1st Movement?
A protest for independence
What line divides North and South Korea?
The 38th parallel / DMZ
What’s the nickname for Korea’s economic rise?
Miracle on the Han River
What was taken from Korean farmers?
Their Land
Why are many families still separated between the North and South?
They were split during the Korean War and can’t cross the border
Why were schools during Japanese rule unfair to Koreans?
Only taught Japanese History/Language
How did the Korean War end?
With a ceasefire
When did South Korea become a democracy?
Late 1980s
What were some ways people resisted quietly?
Keeping Korean culture and language at home
What’s one reason reunification between North and South Korea is difficult?
Different governments, mistrust, or military tension
What did independence groups do during Japanese rule?
Organized protests, went into exile, printed newspapers
How did the war impact Korean families?
Many were separated permanently
What’s Korea’s global tech brand?
Samsung
What happened to newspapers and media?
They were controlled by Japan
What are some ways the North and South are different today?
Government, economy, freedom, technology, and culture