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{{About|the historical region|its two governments|North Korea|and|South Korea}} | |||
'''Korea''' is a region in [[East Asia]]. It has been partitioned into two states since the end of the [[Korean War]] in 1953. The conflict was never legally concluded, and the two states remain hostile to this day. | |||
==History== | |||
===Ancient and medieval times=== | |||
The Korean peninsula was united for centuries under the Goryeo{{efn|Origin of the name "Korea" used in the West.}} and Joseon{{efn|North Korea uses the name ''Joseon'' to this day in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. South Korea refers to itself as ''Hanguk'', another name for Korea. Thus both claim to be the heirs to the Korean state while still remaining distinct.}} kingdoms. | |||
===Japanese imperial era=== | |||
===Liberation and partition=== | |||
{{main|North Korea|South Korea}} | |||
===Korean War=== | |||
===Modern day=== | |||
Korea remains a divided nation. According to a 2020 survey, "An overwhelming majority of South Koreans hope that unification can be achieved by compromise"<ref>[https://carnegieendowment.org/2020/05/13/peninsula-of-paradoxes-south-korean-public-opinion-on-unification-and-outside-powers-pub-81737 A Peninsula of Paradoxes: South Korean Public Opinion on Unification and Outside Powers], Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.</ref> | |||
==Notes== | |||
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==References== | |||
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[[Category:Asia]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:35, 21 August 2023
Korea is a region in East Asia. It has been partitioned into two states since the end of the Korean War in 1953. The conflict was never legally concluded, and the two states remain hostile to this day.
History
Ancient and medieval times
The Korean peninsula was united for centuries under the Goryeo[a] and Joseon[b] kingdoms.
Japanese imperial era
Liberation and partition
Korean War
Modern day
Korea remains a divided nation. According to a 2020 survey, "An overwhelming majority of South Koreans hope that unification can be achieved by compromise"[1]
Notes
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References
- ↑ A Peninsula of Paradoxes: South Korean Public Opinion on Unification and Outside Powers, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.