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