38th+Parallel



The 38th parallel is the latitude line running across Korea at apporox. the mid point of the peninsula. Japan had control over Korea and there conditions were harsh, but Korea was finally free after Japan was defeated in WWII. A problem occured when Korea's independence was not completely solved. Allies made a temorary arrangement for the Japanese to surrender on the 38th parallel. Korea became divided with the Soviet Union controlling the northern region and America controlling the southern region.

Information Provided by : America: Pathways to the Present pg 653 Picture Provided by: []