Why Did North Korea Split Into The North And South?

North Korea has a lasting tradition of being a seclusive country and will potentially continue to be one for many years to come. Though many aspects of this nation are shrouded in mystery, there are some that the general public are aware of. Information smuggled out by brave civilians, and in rare cases, officials themselves, have reached mainstream media. Thanks to these efforts, important questions can be answered. Why did Korea split into the North and South? What is life in North Korea like? What efforts are in motion to help the people of North Korea? The answers to these questions are vital to understand this country. After Korea split due to the Cold War, a horrific quality of life emerged in the North, and many attempts are being made to help the people of the country today. First and foremost,
It began in 1904, when Japan won against Russia in a struggle over Korea. The Japanese had absolute control, and imposed their culture onto the Koreans in an attempt to absorb its unique identity (Marshall). However, the Japanese government collapsed with the end of World War II, and the resulting event was the command issued by the United Nations to split Korea by the 38th parallel (a circle of latitude). The Soviet Union then became very present in the North, and the Americans were in the South. These foreign troops eventually left in 1940-except there was a paramount difference that would alter history. The Soviet Union had supplied the North with an abundance of weapons, while the Americans had barely given the South any. So when the imminent threat of war became a reality, South Korea was hopelessly cornered to the