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When North Korea aligned with the Soviet Union, they invested heavily in its military, hoping to develop the capability to reunify Korea by force if possible. North Korea aimed for a high degree of economic independence.
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After the Japanese empire was destroyed along with its rule over Korea, at the end of world war II, Korea became a victim to the Cold War. Korea split into two countries, the United States controlled the Southern part and Russia the Northern.
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War between North and South Korea due to the North invading the South. As a result of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, Korea was split into two states.
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South Korea’s political development in recent years have been grand since the transition to democracy occurred. Political liberalization and a return to direct presidential elections in 1987 made all realms of Korean society democratized.
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Also known as the June Democracy Movement, was a nationwide democracy movement in South Korea that led to mass protests.
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North Korea's economic freedom score is ranked last among 43 countries in the Asia–Pacific region, and its overall score is the lowest ever recorded.
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When it comes to sustained growth and development, South Korea is considered one of the best co untried for that. In each year of the last five decades, the average annual rate of growth has exceeded 5%.
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Unlike North Korea that is ranked 179th in the index, South Korea is ranked 15th in the latest Human Development Index.
