This attractive
political map contains information about the population, economy, and
armaments of the two countries. Published in July 2003 as half of a
two–map set with "The Forgotten War: Three Long Years in Korea."
Korea was divided in 1948 following World War II, but war erupted again
in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. Decades later, old
tensions still exist across the fragile Demilitarized Zone that
separates the communist north from the democratic south.
Map shows the Demilitarized Demarcation Line, July 1953, cross-
border road (open in 2003), and under construction cross-border
railroad, roads, railroads, and airports. Map on verso shows areas of
occupation, battle sites and movement of troops: "September 14 -
November 24, 1950". "This map uses a new system for transcribing South
Korean place-names from the Korean alphabet. This phonetic system,
proclaimed by South Korea in 2000, changes places such as Cheju to Jeju
and Pusan to Busan." "The two Koreas" map includes text, notes, brief
glossary ("Geographic Equivalents"), location map on a globe, flag
illustrations, text, charts, and graph comparing economic growth during
1953-2001. Korean War map includes text, notes, ancillary maps with
accompanying text showing the sequences of the war, and illustrations.
"Supplement to National Geographic, July 2003."