Korea Losses and Gains from Korean War Flashcards
What was protected?
The long term security of the north and the south
Under what condition was the long term security protected?
No further warfare would take place in Korea
Still continues today
What did the south sign with the USA?
Mutual defence treaty
What did the North and South gain from superpowers?
Economic benefits due to closer links
How many casualties?
2.5 million- almost equal numbers from North and South including many civilians
How many civilians died?
1 in 10
How many homes destroyed?
600,000
What was destroyed?
Industry
Agriculture
Transportation network
Despite the ceasefire, what did korea remain in?
A state of war
No permanent peace treating existing
% of industry and government buildings destroyed
80%
% of housing destroyed
50%
What suffered great damage? North or South?
North Korea suffered far greater damage
What was so severe in North Korea?
The housing shortage
What did the severe shortage of housing in North Korea result in?
People living in caves
How many prisoners of war were released to return to the south?
9,000/80,000
