As part of a course at SPJIMR, I made a visual diary describing the story of 2 Koreas. This presentation will take you through history through visuals.

1. The Tail of
South &
North Korea

2. The Story of 2 Koreas
• Korean peninsula was under
the Japanese ruler for a long
time.
• Japan pursued their economic
interests and had military
stationed in Korea.
• The occupation came to a
standstill when Japan
surrendered after World War II
Japanese Occupation
The 38th Peninsula
• After the World War II, US and
USSR set up a Joint Commission
to decide the future for Korea
• All efforts at unification of the
peninsula failed.
• The two powers agreed to
divide the two on the 38th
parallel, dividing it into two
areas of equal sizes.
• The UN voted for free elections
in the two states but this
resolution was vetoed by the
USSR.
• Hence, elections were held
only in South, which came to
be known as Republic of Korea
• Kim Il Sung took charge in what
came to be known as DPRK.
Elections
The Korean War
• In 1950, with support from
China & USSR, Kim Il Sung
invaded South.
• South Korea was pushed to the
bottom but the US and the UN
interfered.
• The unification effort failed,
war ended with armistice in
the year 1953.
• South Korea became an
economic powerhouse with
support from USA
• North Korea, on the other
hand, was isolated on the
global front and invested more
on defense, rather than
education and economy.
• DPRK is still a poor state.
Economic Development
Situation Now
• Kim Jong-un has successfully
tested nuclear missiles.
• Efforts for peace from USA &
South Korea have been in vain.
• President Trump met DPRK
leader in Singapore in 2017 but
no follow up action was taken
• DPRK continues to exploit its
civilians.
An analysis as to how the 2 Koreas were formed and how the Western Powers ensured they pursued their vested interests.

3. Japanese Occupation of Korea
The Unified region of Korea was under the occupation of Japan, a strong industrial powerhouse which used Korea to pursue economic interests.

4. End of World War and Exit of Japan
The state of Japan had surrendered to the allied forced and were forced to leave Japan once the World War-II ended.

5. Korea is free
The region is free now. Japanese soldiers leave Seoul immediately after the ceremony took place.

6. The 38th Parallel
The US and The USSR Joint Commission talks led to the formation of two regions, demarcated by the 38th Parallel

7. Free Elections
Elections were held in South Korea but not in North Korea as the USSR vetoed the UN Resolution concerning the same.
Elections in Seoul (South Korea) No Elections in North Korea

8. The two new Leaders
The leader of South Korea was elected while the leader of North Korea was
Syngman Rhee (Left) Kim Il-Sung

9. And Their Nations
Elections were held in South Korea but not in North Korea as the USSR vetoed the UN Resolution concerning the same.
Republic of Korea Democratic Republic of Korea

10. And Subsequent Invasion
With the aim of unification, DPRK with support from the USSR and China, Invaded Republic of Korea and pushed them deep south

11. And Subsequent Invasion (Cont.)
With the aim of unification, DPRK with support from the USSR and China, Invaded Republic of Korea and pushed them deep south

12. Support from US and UN
To stop the spread of communalism and ensure stability in the region, US sends troops to the region, receives supports from UN

13. So Basically…

14. Some Peace?
In 1953, UN and DPRK sign the Korean Armistice Agreement, which stopped the bloodshed.

15. The Damage
Over 5 million people lost their lives in the Korean War which started in 1950 and ended in 1953.

16. The Demilitarized Zone
A strip of land which is kept as a buffer between the two nations. It roughly divides the Korean peninsula into two halves.

17. The 2 Koreas Now
A look at how the two nations have performed from the Korean War.

18. Gross Human Rights Violations
The Kim Dynasty has pursued aggressive violations in the Secret State of DRPK. The exploitation continues till date.

19. Threat for the World?
DPRK has numerously successfully tested nuclear missiles, threatening world peace and security.

20. Some Hope?
Trump, South Korea have been trying to improve relations with the Rocket Man though little progress has been made.

21. How Businesses Capitalize