Make a FOLDABLE

• Step 1– Take 3 different colored sheets of paper

and line them up with about ½ inch of each paper showing

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• Step 2– Fold the papers together in ½ and put 2

staples at the top

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• Step 3– Color, cut your flags and paste onto your

foldable & label the front KOREAS Notes

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• Step 4– label the flaps

Koreas NotesGeography

Culture

History

Government

Economy

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• Step 5– Open the flaps & label

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Chapter 23 –the Koreas

Section NotesPhysical GeographyHistory and CultureJapan TodayThe Koreas Today

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Close-upLife in Tokyo

Physical Geography

The Big Idea

Japan and Korea are both rugged, mountainous areas surrounding by water.

Main Ideas

The main physical features of Japan and the Koreas are rugged mountains.

The climates and resources of Japan and the Koreas vary from north to south.

Main Idea 1:The main physical features of Japan and the

Koreas are rugged mountains.

Japan

• Four large islands, 3,000 smaller islands

• Major islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu

• Mountains cover 75 percent of the country.

• Largest mountain range is called the Japanese Alps.

• Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain and has become a symbol of Japan.

Korea

• Korean peninsula includes both North and South Korea.

• Much of the peninsula is covered by mountains.

• In fact over 70% is covered by mountainous terrain.

• The largest chain is the T’aebaek Range

• Has some large plains• Most of Korea’s rivers flow

westward and pour into the Yellow Sea.

Look at a map of KoreaWhat does the map of Korea and a bunny have in common?

Japan

Korea

• Volcanic eruptions• Earthquakes• Tsunamis

• Typhoons

Natural Disasters

Main Idea 2:The climates and resources of Japan and the

Koreas vary from north to south.

North Korea Humid, continental climate

• Found in the northern parts of the region

• Summers are cool.• Winters are long and cold.• Short growing season

South Korea Humid, subtropical climate

• Found in the southern parts of the region

• Summers are hot and humid.

• Summer monsoons aides in agriculture.

• Cold/Dry winters that last from November thru April.

• Heavy rains and typhoons in summer

• Can receive up to 80 inches of rain per year

Resources of Japan and the Koreas

• Large deposits of coal, iron, copper, silver, gold• Hydroelectric power• Very limited farmland• Fisheries

Japan• One of the world’s strongest fishing economies • A fishery is a place where lots of fish and other

seafood can be caught.• Not very rich in mineral resources

North Korea

• Hydroelectric power• Not very rich in mineral resources• “Rice Bowl” of Asia, grains, barley, corn, potatoes,

cabbage. • Fisheries

South Korea

History and Culture

The Big Idea

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

Main Ideas

• The early history of Japan and Korea were closely linked, but the countries developed very differently.

• Japanese culture blends traditional customs with modern innovations.

• Though they share a common culture, life is very different in North and South Korea.

Main Idea 1:The early history of Japan and Korea were closely linked, but the countries developed

very differently.

• Both Japan and the Koreas have very long histories.

• Both Japan and the Koreas were influenced by China.

• Japan remained independent.

• The Koreas were ruled by China for centuries and later by the Japanese.

Early History

Both Japan and the Koreas were influenced by China.

In the 1300/1400s, Confucian teachings from China replaced Buddhism and took a deep hold.

Scholars and missionaries from China brought Buddhism to the Koreas and then to Japan. • Their workshops produced the Tripitaka, a complete set of Buddhist scriptures that was carved onto 81,258 wooden blocks and printed as a book.

History of the Koreas

• For centuries the Koreas were ruled by China.

• Later the Japanese invaded the Korean Peninsula and were harsh rulers assimilating Korea to the Japanese way of life.

• After World War II Korea was taken away from Japan.

• The Koreans formed two countries: North Korea and South Korea.

• North Korea created a Communist government.

• South Korea created a Democratic government.

• In 1950 the Korean War started, and its effects still linger today.

Language

• People in both North Korea and South Korea speak Korean.

Korean is written with an alphabet.

Religion

In the past most Koreans were Buddhists and Confucians.

Recently Christianity has also become popular.

Communist North Korea discourages people from practicing any religion.

Main Idea 3:Though they share a common culture, life is

very different in North and South Korea.

Customs and Traditions

Korean foods reflect their ancient traditions.

In North Korea the government encouraged people to retain their old customs and traditions.

In South Korea some traditional customs have been lost.

The Koreas Today

The Big Idea

Though they share a common history and culture, the two Koreas have very different governments and economies.

Main Ideas

• The people of South Korea today have freedom and economic opportunities.

The people of North Korea today have little freedom or economic opportunity.

Some people in both South and North Korea support the idea of Korean reunification.

Main Idea 1:The people of South Korea today have freedom and economic opportunities.

• South Korea is an economic rival and key trading partner of Japan.

• South Korea has a democratic government.

• South Korea has a strong economy.

• South Korea shares a border with a potentially hostile neighbor—North Korea.

Family Ties in South Korea

• Traditionally…Koreans value Confucius ways– Respect for elders (filial piety)

• Bowing is typical to show respect for those you meet and speak to.

– The lower the bow, the more respect you are showing.

– Eldest male in the house is the ruler of the house

– Hwan’gap is held for males 60th Birthday • – at which time parents expect their kids to take care of them.

– Women had no rights and were expected to walk a step or two behind their husband in public.

South Korea Today

• Many young people are dressing and acting more like westerners

• Women gained voting rights in 1948.• Women are getting jobs (typically not paid the

same or getting the better jobs)

Government and Economy

The official name of South Korea is the Republic of Korea.

South Korea is a republic, headed by a president and an elected assembly.

South Korea’s economy is one of the strongest in East Asia.

South Korea is a major manufacturing country.

Daily Life

• South Korea is densely populated.

Seoul is its capital city.

Few people live in the mountainous interior.

Most people live in small apartments in the cities.

Outside the cities, South Koreans follow traditional ways of life—usually farming on small farms.

South Korea

Issues and Challenges

• Potential corruption within South Korea’s industry

• South Korea’s relationship with North Korea

• Demilitarized zone, an empty bugger zone created to keep the two countries from fighting, separates South Korea and North Korea.

Main Idea 2:The people of North Korea today have little

freedom or economic opportunity.

• The Communist Party controls both the government and the economy.

• North Korea is largely urban.• Many women are getting jobs similar to men and getting paid the

same due to labor shortages.

• Despite being rich in natural resources, North Korea has a troubled economy.

• Many countries are worried about North Korea’s nuclear program.

North Korean Government and Economy

• The official name of North Korea is the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

• North Korea is a totalitarian state, in which the Communist Party controls both the government and the economy.

• Kim Jong II rules as a dictator.

• North Korea has a command economy.

• Although North Korea is rich in mineral resources, it is much poorer than Japan and South Korea.

• Little of North Korea’s land is arable, and the country is forced to import food.

North Korea

Daily Life

• North Korea is a largely urban society and most people live in cities.

• Pyongyang is its capital city.

• The people of North Korea have fewer rights than the people of Japan or South Korea.

Issues and Challenges

• Resources go unused because of bad choices by the government.

• Many countries worry about North Korea’s ability to make and use nuclear weapons.

Respect for Education

• Both sides have a high regard for education– Traditionally only wealthy boys attended

school• In 1965 on 35% of children were enrolled in school• By 1985 94% were enrolled in school

– Every December more than 800,000 high school students take an ALL DAY exam that decides their future

• Only 300,000 will be accepted into Universities.

What percentage

is that?

Education Sacrifices

• Students study 14 hours a day• Parents hire expensive tutors• A sister might study less so she can

work to help pay for her brother’s tutor.

Main Idea 3:Some people in both South and North Korea

support the idea of Korean reunification.Because North and South Korea share a common culture and history, many people feel they should be one country.

The governments of North and South Korea have also expressed an interest in reunification.

The chief obstacle to reunification is that South Korea wants the reunified country to have a democratic government and North Korea demands that the government be Communist.

N Korea undermines peace efforts by violating the DMZ. In 1990’s they fired shots into S Korea. 37,000 American troops remain in S Korea to avoid N Korean invasion.

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