Living Law@ Korea- from Hermit Kingdom to divided peninsula (Udemy.com)

21st century diplomatic breakthrough, or location of World War III?

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Created by: Wayne Carroll

Produced in 2021

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the political and legal evolution of the Korean nation

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In this lecture we explore the origins of the Korean nation and the challenges it has faced over the centuries. In so doing, we cover the Buddhist and Confucianist roots of early Korean societies. Tracing the Korean nation's history, we learn of the competing kingdoms and the eventual success in uniting the people under one Emperor. This ushered in the Imperial period, which lasted until late in the 19th century. That was when Korea's tenuous position between its larger and more powerful neighbours (China and Japan) became acute. War between the two resulted in Japan taking control of the entire Korean peninsula. We visit a prison used during the Japanese occupation to gain a better understanding of Korea's precarious situation in the region.
The 20th century proved even more turbulent for Korea, with World War II, civil war, and the Cold War leading up to the division of the nation. After paying a visit to the Korean War Museum, we travel to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the border between North and South Korea. There we get a tour of the area from members of the United Nations Armastice Command. We consider the nature of an armistice and the ever-present risk of conflict. Returning to Seoul, we consider the role played by Korea's modern history in relation to its National Security Act. This law aimed to preserve South Korea's security, but at the cost of certain civil liberties. Finally, we consider the current situation on the Korean peninsula. The modern democracy in South Korea was several decades in the making, and now the country is one of the most prosperous on the planet. But the situation in the north looms large. We examine the remaining obstacles to Korean unification, or even normalization of relations, during a visit to another border town. The past few years has brought the Korean situation to the forefront of international diplomacy, though a major breakthrough remains elusive. Having considered the topics in this course, where do you think things will head?
Who this course is for:
businesspersons, educators and students, travellers, professional and armchair diplomats

Time: 1 hour on-demand videoh

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Wayne Carroll

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Dr. Wayne J. Carroll is an international business lawyer and armchair diplomat who has spent more than half his life working overseas and has visited more than 100 countries. He has worked as an adjunct faculty member for 2 German law schools and been a guest lecturer in several countries for various educational institutions and professional associations.
In creating the Living Law series, Dr. Carroll aims to combine his love of travel, background in law and finance, and passion for education. The series is a fusion of formats- travel video, documentary and online lecture- to hold the attention of the viewer in presenting topics of crucial importance to our planet.