History and Culture

Japan and the KoreasChapter 23, section 2

History and tradition are very important to the people of Japan and the Koreas.

Korean History

• Also Influenced by China• Invaded by Japan,

became independent after WW II

Korean History

• North Korea—Communist with help from Soviet Union

• South Korea—Democracy with help from United States

Korean History

• 1950-North Korea invaded South Korea

• With help, South Korea drove invaders out

Korean Culture

• Language—Korean• Writing—alphabet

with letters

Korean Culture

Religions—Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity (south)

Non-religious – (north)

Korean Culture

Western influence in southKimchi (pickled cabbage) is national dish