Monuments Commemorate Cultures and History
Even in the matter of monuments, one can see a vast difference. North Korea is a dictatorship, run by a family that has always glorified itself, and that shows in its monuments.
Photo by Jacob Laukaitis
South Korea focuses on memories captured in monuments; moments frozen in time as it were. The South Korean monuments commemorate memorable moments in history, whereas the larger-than-life statues of North Korea are meant to be revered.