History of Korea

The people of South Korea place a significant emphasis on education, which can be seen from the disciplined study habits of Korean students and how the majority of the students attend gender divided middle and high schools. According to Jaeyoung Kim, who is a student from SKKU’s Global Dual Degree Program, the majority of middle school and high school students in South Korea attend either an all-girls or all-boys school. Sending their child to an all-girls or all-boys school is a popular choice…

topic and there has been a lot of different views on the topic. I personally believe that adoption is the right choice because it gives the child a chance to grow in a positive environment. At about two months old, I was adopted from Seoul, South Korea. For the past 18 years I have lived my life here in Sioux Falls. Throughout my life I forget that I’m adopted because of everyday things like going to school and hanging out with friends. But, when I look back, I realize that my life would be…

their job. Therefore, the dismissal of the commanders in this case was harsh and unlawful treatment. However, this is the police state’s way of handling things; handling by self - standards over equality. As unfortunate as this situation is in North Korea, it’s not much better in the police state of North America. The extent of North America’s control on its citizens is…

selection is a photo-shopped CNN Breaking News Headline. The photo is of North Korea 's supreme leader, surrounded with weaponry, and the North Korean army. In this breaking news headline, North Korea has declared war on China. For decades China has provided both financial support and food to North Korea, but due to North Korea not cooperating with Chinas terms. China has decided to deny any funding or help to North Korea. North Korea has decided to retaliate towards China, out of anger since…

alliances were other smaller ones mainly between the two superpowers and other smaller states which they themselves have propped up and supported, North and South Korea both fall into this last category. It was in these smaller propped up states that the majority, if not all, of cold war conflicts flared up. Afghanistan, Vietnam, and Korea are all examples of smaller alliances dragging the two superpowers into major wars that often lasted many years. China was an interesting case because, it…

Asia, China has make stable alliance and closely coalition with South Korea or member states with ASEAN and this relationship shows coalitions and alliances both can be considered as the source of…

Samsung Electronics Sumsung Electronics is a tech giant located in South Korea, with its head quarter in Suwon. A flagship subsidiary of the Samsung group, the company has assembly plants and sales networks in over 80 countries . Ever since its establishment in 1969, Samsung has managed to effectively manage its resources and become a world leader in the corporate world. It came from leaps and bounds to be a global brand and with the company’s effectiveness and innovation, it is not a surprise…

Traveling to South Korea A foreign country means there are different customs and cultures - exactly what the reason for some of us who are traveling to these foreign lands. Korea is quite a modernized country and there are some eccentricities that some people should expect before going into this foreign and different land. So these five things should be able to help you be prepared for your new and the exciting trip to South Korea. 1. Restaurants In Korea, there are many…

Today’s society displays the U.S. Armed Forces such as a brave and courageous seeking career to have. All the twenty first century commercials picture these careers for all kinds of people, the strong or smart and that everyone can join with their different skills. There are many reasons why people join the U.S. Armed Forces, these are educational opportunities, pay and benefits, full medical care for the soldier and their family, and lastly Patriotism. As a result Patriotism is one of the…

Bombs & Eagles Containment is the action of keeping something harmful under control, a policy that prevents expansion of a hostile country being influenced. In 1950, the U.S did just that towards Southeast Asian countries, especially in Korea, Vietnam and Cambodia. Geographically the countries were located next and under China and Russia, therefore it was not wrong to stay cautious and be concerned of the “sphere of communism” spreading into the countries like a domino effect. However, during…