Although North Korea shares its border with South Korea on the Korean peninsula, the two countries could not be anymore polar opposite. Originally one united country, the separation of the two states along the 38th parallel due to the aftermath of World War II explains the different ideologies that came to found each country.
It can be argued that North Korea is one of the world’s most secluded countries. Even in the present day, North Korea has an isolationist stance with the rest of the world (Seth 233). This can be traced to the founding of North Korea. After the division of Korea, North Korea or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was established. Although initially there was Soviet influence, Kim Il-Sung soon stepped up to take
It can be argued that North Korea is one of the world’s most secluded countries. Even in the present day, North Korea has an isolationist stance with the rest of the world (Seth 233). This can be traced to the founding of North Korea. After the division of Korea, North Korea or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was established. Although initially there was Soviet influence, Kim Il-Sung soon stepped up to take