The document summarizes the split of Korea after WWII, the Korean War that began when North Korea tried to unify the country by force in 1950, and the subsequent development of South Korea and Japan into economic powerhouses with government support of industry but different political systems. South Korea emphasized economic growth and freedom of the press while banning communism, while Japan focused on economic recovery after the war and demilitarization under U.S. occupation. Both nations achieved high growth and standards of living through the partnership of government and big business.