impacts of korean war on South and North Korea Flashcards
did it take South Korea a long or short time to recover their economy
long time
when did the South Korean economy start to recover and when did it stop
1980s starts to rise significantly and has NOT stopped since
how has nORTH Koreas economy recovered
it didn’t it is still to this day very low and underdeveloped
consequences of the Korean war (5)
- devastation and loss of life
- permanent division at 38th parallel
- economic struggles on North Korea
- economic growth + western support in South Korea
- political consequences and millitary focus
devastation and loss of life
war caused massive destruction and loss of life in both South and North Korea.
Major cities + infrastructure (especially in north) were heavily bombed and destroyed.
how many people were killed
3 million
the korean peninsula was left how
in ruins
permanent division at 38th parallel
- although the goal was to unify S&N Korea, the conflict managed to solidify division between N & S.
the border (known as DMZ) was established around the 38th parallel and became one of the most fortified borders in the world.
what is the border known as
The Demilitarized Zone
Economic Struggles in North Korea ( how did it rebuild, did it rebuild, what did it struggle with)
The North initially rebuilt with help from the Soviet Union and China, focusing on developing a self-sufficient, state-controlled economy. However, over time, North Korea struggled economically due to isolation, strict government control, and lack of resources.
Economic Growth and Western Support in South Korea ( did it rebuild well? who helped it rebuild)
South Korea also faced challenges but received substantial aid and support from the
USA and other Western countries. This helped South Korea rebuild and eventually become one of the world’s strongest economies, focusing on industries like technology and manufacturing.
Political Consequences and Military Focus ( how did the war shape politics in both parts, the differences between them and if they’re democratic or not)
The war shaped the politics of both Koreas. In the North, Kim Il Sung established a strong dictatorship, with strict government control over all aspects of life and a focus on military strength. In the South, there was a strong anti-communist stance, and the government was initially authoritarian. Over time, however, South Korea transitioned to democracy.
overall, the war left both sides … (3)
heavily damaged, permanently divides and on very different paths
North korea became what after the war(2)
isolated and focused on military power
What did South Korea do after the war
rebuilt with western support and grew int a major economy
does the wars impact continue to shape the lives of koreans today and why
yes because the conflict never actually ended in a peace treaty, only an armistice
who suffered most casualties and how much
North Korea (600,000 civillians dead &missing) 400,000 military killed nd 1.5 million military wounded
South Korea casualty numbers
1million civillians dead & missing, 200,000 military dead and missing and 430,000 military injured
USA casualty numbers
36,568 military dead or missing and 11,900 military injured
China casualty numbers
600,000 military dead or missing, 100,000 military injured
