1. For SOUTH KOREA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For SOUTH KOREA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) In January, to what did President Moon attribute the peace talks between North and South Korea?
c) When did President Moon call for President Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
d) What stance will the U.S. maintain on North Korea until a complete denuclearization deal is finalized?
e) President Moon is a lifelong liberal (progressive) whose policies would be more aligned with  President Obama or Hillary Clinton. Why do you think he would commend President Trump, while most U.S. media (and even many conservative commentators/“never-Trumpers”) won’t acknowledge the same?
f) Should North Korea actually give up its entire nuclear program, do you think President Trump will be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? Explain your answer.