Korea, the Land of the Morning Calm

Abstract

About my travel to Seoul, Korea. Sharing what I experienced there.

Like Peninsular Malaysia, Korea is a peninsula situated in the east of Asia. It shares land borders with China and Russia in the north and in the south, separated with Japan by the Korean Straits. Due to its geography, Korean history very much influenced by and related to power struggles between its neighbouring countries which in many ways shape and influence it. Now the said peninsular is divided into two: South and North Korea. While the former, in many ways followed Western countries in various aspects and chose democratic government, the latter is more inclined to communism due to Russian’s and China’s influences. They fought with one another many years ago and until now still show strong enmity with each other. The 38th. Parallel which divides both countries practically in the middle is heavily guarded by both armies. Since Seoul is situated not too far from the line, its citizens are always on a full alert of the treat from North Korea.