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What is another name that some people call North Korea?
Hermit Kingdom
How big is North Korea?
46,000 square mile
Where is North Korea located in relation to China?
Off the east coast
Which nation lies immediately to the south of North Korea?
South Korea
When was the Democratic People's Republic of Korea founded?
In 1945 after World War II
What is another name given to South Korea?
The Republic of Korea
Which country supported South Korea when the country was born?
The United States
Which country supported North Korea?
China and the Soviet Union
What are the characteristics of a capitalist country? Give an example of a capitalist country.
The U.S. is a capitalist country. That means that some people are rich, and some are poor. Resources are distributed unevenly. Businesses are private-owned.
What are the characteristics of a communist country? Give an example of a communist country.
The Soviet Union has a communist system. That means everybody supposedly gets the same. Resources are distributed more evenly. Businesses are Government-owned.
When did the two Koreas go to war?
1950
Why did the USA get involved in the war between the 2 Koreas and what did they do?
The USA supported South Korea. The North attacked and took over much of South Korea. The USA jumped in and pushed the North Koreans back to the Chinese border.
Why did China get involved in the war between the 2 Koreas and what did they do?
China supported North Korea. China got involved after the USA did and pushed the Americans and South Koreans back.
How much did the average South Korean earn after the war?
$79 per year
As of 2012 how much does the average south Korean earn?
$32,020
What is Juche?
An idea of self-reliance it includes no trade with other nations.
