Chun In-bum

Koreans have a unique language and alphabet central to their cultural identity. Geographically, the Korean Peninsula serves as a bridge between mainland China and the islands of Japan, linking oceans and continents.

Historically, this strategic location placed Korea in a precarious position, often resulting in Korea becoming a vassal state to the dominant Chinese dynasty of the time, a situation that was never satisfactory to Koreans.

With the end of World War II, Korea was liberated from Japanese occupation but subsequently divided into North and South Korea. Within five years, a civil war ensued, resulting in the death of 10 percent of the Korean population and the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) under the Kim-cult dynasty.

The DPRK is unique in its strict caste system centered around the Kim family, with a political ideology that deifies the Kims. The regime maintains power through extensive indoctrination and a focus on loyalty to the Kim family.

In contrast, South Korea has developed into a liberal democracy, standing in stark opposition to the DPRK's regime. Following the Korean War, both Koreas engaged in frequent conflicts for about twenty years. Since the........

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