The Impact on Korea and the Korean People Flashcards

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About how many Korean civilians were killed during the Korean War?

Around 2 million Korean civilians were killed. Many more were wounded or went missing.

What happened to many Korean towns and cities during the war?

They were heavily bombed and shelled. Large areas of housing, roads and factories were destroyed.

Why were so many Koreans left homeless or as refugees after the war?

Houses, farms and villages were ruined by fighting. Millions of people had to move and could not return home.

What was the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) set up in 1953, and how did it affect Koreans?

The DMZ was a strip of land along the new border between North and South Korea. It stopped people crossing and kept many families apart.

Why did many Korean families remain divided after the armistice?

The border between North and South Korea stayed closed. People were not allowed to visit or move to see relatives on the other side.

How did the war help Kim Il-sung tighten his rule in North Korea?

He claimed he had defended Korea from invasion. This helped him build a strict one-party state with strong control over people’s lives.

What sort of government stayed in power in South Korea after the war?

Anti-communist leaders ruled South Korea. For many years their governments were harsh and not fully democratic.

How was North Korea’s economy affected by the war?

Much of its industry was bombed. North Korea focused on rebuilding and on the army, so living standards stayed low for most people.

How was South Korea’s economy affected in the long term?

The South got aid from the United States and the UN to rebuild. Over time it became a fast-growing industrial economy.

How did life change for people living near the new border after 1953?

Large numbers of troops and weapons stayed close to the border. People lived under tight security and with fear that war could start again.

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