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Japanese Lose Control of Korea
After World War II, the Japanese lose their control of Korea, and the U.S. troops claim the south. This is the start of the eventual dictatorship. -
South Korea Declares Independence
The Korean war starts when the South declares themselves independent from the North. This eventually leads to the separation of nations: North Korea and South Korea. -
North Korea Captures a US Naval Intelligence Ship
The seize of the U.S. ship which left one crew member dead, raised tensions between the United States and North Korea, leading us to begin to think about higher security, weaponry, and alliances. -
Severe Famine
A severe famine sweeps North Korea. 3 Million people are reportedly starved to death due to the ill-treatment of people in the dictatorship government. The United States begins to question whether or not to step in on the issue, but ultimately decides to stay out of it. -
Kim Jong-Un Takes Control
After the death of his father, a new dictator is named. Kim-Jong Un takes control and immediately begins to taunt and threaten the United States. -
The UN discusses North Korea's Treatment of it's Own
The United Nations calls a meeting to discuss the topic of Human Rights and states that what North Korea is doing is inhumane, torturous, and just not right. The UN has evidence of North Korea raping, murdering, enslaving, imprisoning, and committing other crimes against humanity on its own citizens. The United States and others urge North Korea to implement a system of change in order to restore humane actions. -
The UN Calls Another Meeting
As the issue is not solved, the United Nations meet again to discuss again the issue of North Korea's treatment of humans. Not much is decided, but it again allows tensions to rise between North Koreans and their enemies. -
Donald Trump Becomes President and Plans to "Put North Korea into it's Place"
When Donald Trump becomes President he plans on working with alliances to help the people in North Korea to become "normal". He wants to get rid of poverty and starvation in North Korea, but plans on destroying the dictatorship first to restore order. -
The UN Comes Up With a Resolution to The North Korean Human Rights Issue
The United Nations adopt a plan in order to promote peace and Human Rights within North Korea. The UN implements a court and punishments for the nation if they do not follow the conduct. -
North Koreans Fear More Sanctions
Even though the living conditions have improved in the country, North Korea admits that there could be more hardships and drought coming upon them and another major famine is on its way. Many North Koreans fear losing their jobs as well due to sanctions. If the United States and North Korea do go to war, there likely isn't going to be enough resources for the soldiers to go very long and it would only result in more devastation.
