Chapter 28 Study Questions

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What is the capital of North Korea? South Korea?

NK = Pyongyang SK = Seoul

What are some obstacles to Korean reunification?

SK = afraid because of nuclear weapons and because NK so VERY poor

What is a demilitarized zone? Where is it located on the Korean peninsula? Why?

DMZ = no military, located on the 38th parallel,used for space between the two countries

What has created the unique ecosystem between North and South Korea? Describe it.

DMZ, not many human, allows animals and plants to make a home here

What cultures influenced the early history of the Korean peninsula?

Japan and China

What happened in Korea in l950? How was the U.S. involved?

Korean war began, N. Korea hit S. Korea. US part of UN soldiers

How are the economies of North Korea and South Korea different?

NK = large military and command economy SK = export economy

What is the port city for Seoul in South Korea? Name South Korea's large port city on the Korea Strait.

Port city for Seoul = Inchon .Largest port city = Busan

What is the name given to the economic system used in South Korea? How has it become a problem in recent years?

SK = export economy, yes; led to corruption and debt

What rivers form the border between North Korea and China? Seoul is located on which river?

Tumen river, Seoul is located on the Han river

What is an export economy? Which Korea has an export economy?

a country makes thing to export(not for themselves, S. Korea has an export economy

What is an armistice?

an agreement to stop fighting

Give some reasons why South Korea is considered a "Little Tiger"?

high GDP, fest economic outburst


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