Korean War Flashcards
What side it became the Soviet ally
North Korea
Along what parallel was Korea divided
The 38th parallel
It was the leader of North Korea at the time
Kim il Sung
What side was backed by the US
South Korea
Who was the Non-Communist dictator of South Korea
Syngman Rhee
What eventually happened in the Korean War
Signed an armistice that resulted in a cease-fire
What was then created between North and South Korea
The DMZ Other known as the demilitarized zone
After this what type of economy it did North Korea have
A Communist command economy
What did South Korea have as an economy
A capitalist market economy
After the cease-fire how did North and South Korea differ economy wise
South Korea quickly rebuilt their economy having a prosperous middle-class
North Korea was isolated and poor and their great leader used lots of propaganda
