Full Circle of Asia

Korea and Japan share many cultural origins because they are so close to each other, but the character of each country is different. Comparing the atmospheres of the two countries I find many similarities, but more unique differences. Korea has its own beauty and culture, distinct from the rest of the world. Korea is located in between China and Japan, two economic super powers of the this century. Originally China was the center of culture and technology. Korea being close so close to China, absorbed the culture, teachings, and technology of China. Afterwards, it spread to Japan so similarities can be seen clearly between these three countries.

Japan was the first of these three countries to enter the industrial revolution. From Japan, the spread of technology entered Korea. From Korea the influence spread to China. Just as China originally was a source of influence to other Asian countries, today Japan is the source of influence and technology to the rest of Asia. This path of influence that flows from east to west and back again makes a full circle with the countries China, Korea, and Japan.