North Korea
What did American political leaders under President Truman do to Korea at the end of World War II?
Divided the country into two countries at the 38th parallel. North Korea became communist. While South Korea did not accept Communism. Today the 38th parallel is one of the worlds most dangerous place
What type of government is the government of North Korea?
North Korea is a Communist government
What does the North Korean Constitution guarantee?
Freedom of press, religion, and speech. But there is none!
Describe the military of North Korea?
North Korea has one of the biggest armies int he world. Since October of 2006 it has been a Nuclear Weapons State. It is militarily very powerful.
What happened in June of 1950?
In June of 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea. This marked the beginning of the Korean War. The Korean War lasted 3 years. The United States supported the South Koreans. Tried to make it seem like an international effort against communism.
How many American soldiers remain stationed in South Korea?
Over 30,000 American Soldiers are stationed in South Korea
What is the most powerful political body?
The Central Committee is the most powerful policy making body in North Korea. 20 Members who are high ranking members of the Communist Party. Kim Jong Un Controls them.
What political body is underneath the Central Committee?
The Supreme Peoples Assembly which has 687 members. They are elected by the people for a term of 5 years They are communist party members Meet for 1-2 weeks in a year Approves and passes laws that have been told to be passed by the party. They have NO REAL POWER
What was the Truman Doctrine?
The Truman Doctrine was an international effort to fight communism.
What is the political system of North Korea?
The country is run by a ruling family. The current dictator's name is Kim Jong Un. He is the Grandson of Kim Il Sung who was North Korea's first dictator.
What is the ruling party of North Korea?
The ruling party is the Communist Party. AKA The Korean Workers Party. The Communists control all aspects of the Country.
At the end of the War in July of 1953 what happened?
There was an armistice or cease fire. Not a negotiation for peace which technically means both North and South Korea are still at war.