Homework week 3

Korean War Flag

During the Korean War; Korea was split at the 38th Parallel creating a division of north and south. On the 28th of June the North had invaded South Korea capital ‘Seoul’.  The UN had gathered deciding a resolution that "the members of the United Nations furnish such assistance to the Republic of Korea". During the war Seoul was invaded over 3 times by the North. After inflicting heavy casualties on the Chinese and North Koreans, the U.N. re-recaptured Seoul (the fourth and final time it changed hands!) on March 15 1953.

Friction at the 38th Parallel

On July the 5th the American troops alongside South Korea went head to head against the North in Busan Navel style, this battle was sucessful for the South and the North had been pushed back. Whilst America was victorious MacArthur completely changed the course of the war overnight by ordering ;over nearly unanimous objections -- an  invasion at the port of Inchon, near Seoul. Evidence has indicated that the Chinese Communists, having studied MacArthur's tactics in World War II, warned the North Koreans to expect such an attack. Still, they were not prepared. Despite warnings from the Communist Chinese through an Indian diplomat that "American intrusion into North Korea would encounter Chinese resistance," MacArthur's forces continued to push north.



U.N Troops



On the 27th of July 1953 an Armistance agreement was signed and this had ended the fighting and made way for peace talks.

Week 3 at K-pop Academy; The Korean War

Week 3 at K-pop Academy, we met War veteran; Brigadier Brian Parritt and he came in to educate us on the Korean War with his primary experience. Honestly I was quite happy to learn about the Korean War first hand as I normally feel that it is something distorted in history text books where they do not provide a non bias account. From Mr Parritt I was able to gain a deeper understanding of the war in an aspect I would not usually be given the chance to hear since I doubt it easy to find a Korean War veteran in this day and age. His account was very insightful and he engaged with us so positively, I loved his sense of humour.  

As Mr Parrit was telling his story I was able to grasp an understanding of how the soldiers conducted themselves during war thanks to his vivid account of the events. The part of his lecture that I enjoyed the most was the part where he shared the pictures he had taken during the war but this is due to me combined interest of Photography and History. The pictures where not only fascinating due to their Historical contents but because it helped me see the immense development South Korea has made in the short space of 50 years.

After the war lecture was over we were given Mr Parritt's book about his experience during the War which he signed for each one of us (so nice of him ^.^).

The book Signing





Thats Me in the red hoodie ^.^ 

After the book signing prizes were given out the people that made the best 'Taegeuki' which obviously was not me because mine wasn’t that good loool (I’m not good at art but at least I tried hard lool) plus even if I was good at art I still wouldn’t stand a chance against a 3D paper flag. The prizes were Signed Kpop CD's so the winners were very lucky.
Anyways, the last thing we did for the day was war a Korean film related to the 'North vs. South' conflict directed by the director of 'Old Boy' so I knew the film would be good.
Overall I had such an enjoyable experience but I think I’ll probably enjoy everyday at K-pop academy even if I lost ever contest lool .



Bethan Crying over a SHINee CD I dont think i'll ever love SHINee as much as her LOL but it's tears of joy at
least good on you girl LOL. Whitney's Dying in the corner though LOOOL



K-POP Academy Week: 2 Homework

For my Homework option this week I’ve chosen option: 1. The National day I’ve decided to research about is; ‘Armed Forces Day’.

(South Korean Special Army soldiers performing martial arts during a rehearsal on Sept. 25 for Armed Forces Day.)

There are about 77 other nations that participate in their own ‘Armed Forces Day’ to commemorate their armies however South Korea’s is slightly different. In South Korea, ‘Armed Forces Day’ is Celebrated on the 1^st of October day the day that South-Korean forces broke through the 38th parallel in 1950 during the Korean War.

This day is a National flag raising day in South Korea and the day is a reminder of those who lost their lives during the war and those who are currently serving. Each year current serving soldiers put on a martial arts performance in remembrance.



I'm soo busy with school work i didnt have time to do this properly on such short notice, sorry >.<