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North Korea
-In the 40's armies from the US and the USSR withdrew from Korea but they still armed their side of the countty.
-North Korea formed uprisisngs in the south, but South Korea did not fall they only grew stronger. -
North Korea
- North Korea lauched a surprise attack on South Korea which set off the Korean War on June 25, 1950.
- The first year of the war was fought on the Pennisula while the last 2 years were fought heavily from both sides.
- The war ended in July 1953.
- Half of Koreas industry was destoryed
- A third of all homes destroyed
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North Korea
- North Korea and Russia were close alliances during the cold war, however they were never apart of the Warsaw pact, or the Nato.
- In 1967, North Korean forces began making attacks in demiliarized zone between North and the south and into south Korea.
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North korea economy
- The economy in North Korea depended on mostly agriculture, and industry.
- Koreas economy was beginning to decline, with rising debts, frequent droughts, and mismanagement.
- Their enemy South Korea had a better economy, North Korea was far behind South Koreas advanced economy.
- Agriculture employs about 30% of north Koreas workers, manufacturing and mining employ about 30%, and service activities about 40%.
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North Korea 1980s
- South Korea hosted the summer olympics and north Korea was asked to co host them, but they denied the offer.
- North Korea was in debt because they owed japan 50 million dollars.
- In 1979, North Korea renegotiated much of its international debt, but in 1980 it defaulted on all of its loans except those from Japan
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North Korea
-Leader was Kim Jong-il
- July 8, 1994 - December 17, 2011
- His family belongs to the Workers Party of Korea
- Mass starvation
- 62% of the population was put on food rations only getting a quarter of the international recomendation for minumum calorie intake -
North Korea 2000's
- North Korea was trading partner with China, Japan, and Russia.
- North Koreas main trading exports were mine products, including iron ore, lead, and zinc.
- North Korea also exports cement, coal, machinery, rice, and textiles. Its major imports are grain, machinery, pertroleum, and transportation equipment.
