Korea-South

Country Korea-South
Capital Seoul
Continent Asia
Currency South Korean won(KRW)
Languages Korean, Chungcheong, Gyeongsang, Jeju, Jeolla & Seoul

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An independent Korean state or collection of states has existed almost continuously for several millennia. Between its initial unification in the 7th century - from three predecessor Korean states - until the 20th century, Korea existed as a single independent country. In 1905, following the Russo-Japanese War, Korea became a protectorate of imperial Japan, and in 1910 it was annexed as a colony. Korea regained its independence following Japan's surrender to the United States in 1945. After World War II, a Republic of Korea (ROK) was set up in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula while a Communist-style government was installed in the north (the DPRK). During the Korean War (1950-53), US troops and UN forces fought alongside soldiers from the ROK to defend South Korea from DPRK attacks supported by China and the Soviet Union. An armistice was signed in 1953, splitting the peninsula along a demilitarized zone at about the 38th parallel. Thereafter, South Korea achieved rapid economic growth with per capita income rising to roughly 14 times the level of North Korea. In 1993, KIM Young-sam became South Korea's first civilian president following 32 years of military rule. South Korea today is a fully functioning modern democracy. In June 2000, a historic first North-South summit took place between the South's President KIM Dae-jung and the North's leader KIM Jong Il. In October 2007, a second North-South summit took place between the South's President ROH Moo-hyun and the North Korean leader. Harsh rhetoric and unwillingness by North Korea to engage with President LEE Myung-bak following his February 2008 inauguration has strained inter-Korean relations.

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Korea-South - Wikipedia
Korea-South - CIA World Fact Book
Korea-South - BBC
Korea-South - Timeline - BBC

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South Korea Ex-President Yoon Refuses Questioning, Cites Illness in Detention - Deccan HeraldSouth Korea Ex-President Yoon Refuses Questioning, Cites Illness in Detention  Deccan Herald

South Korea’s jailed ex-leader Yoon resists questioning by taking off clothes - CNNSouth Korea’s jailed ex-leader Yoon resists questioning by taking off clothes  CNN

South Korea's Yoon Refuses Interrogation By Lying Down In Underwear - NDTVSouth Korea's Yoon Refuses Interrogation By Lying Down In Underwear  NDTV

South Korea says it has no written pact on US trade deal - Reuters
  1. South Korea says it has no written pact on US trade deal  Reuters
  2. US-South Korea deal: Seoul faces 15% tariff, 'America will not be charged'; Washington to get $350 billio  The Times of India
  3. Trump says U.S. will impose 15% tariff on South Korean imports  The Hindu


‘I’m ready to fight’: South Korean tourist brings masks to India after seeing dusty images online | Trending - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times‘I’m ready to fight’: South Korean tourist brings masks to India after seeing dusty images online | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Poland signs USD 6.5 billion deal with South Korea for K2 tanks - Tribune IndiaPoland signs USD 6.5 billion deal with South Korea for K2 tanks  Tribune India

South Korean tourist googles India, finds ugly, hazy pics; social media reacts, ‘Western companies make money by…’ - MintSouth Korean tourist googles India, finds ugly, hazy pics; social media reacts, ‘Western companies make money by…’  Mint

Trump hits India, Brazil and South Korea with tariffs as deadline looms - NBC NewsTrump hits India, Brazil and South Korea with tariffs as deadline looms  NBC News

South Korea experiences most sweltering nights in July in history - Al JazeeraSouth Korea experiences most sweltering nights in July in history  Al Jazeera

How Should South Korea Respond to China’s ‘Yellow Sea Project’? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Should South Korea Respond to China’s ‘Yellow Sea Project’?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

India Shines at the 20th Asian Roller-Skating Championship in South Korea - ThePrintIndia Shines at the 20th Asian Roller-Skating Championship in South Korea  ThePrint

South Korea initiates Cheongung M-SAM enhancement - JanesSouth Korea initiates Cheongung M-SAM enhancement  Janes

Jung Chung-rae Elected New Leader of South Korea’s Ruling Democratic Party - NewsonairJung Chung-rae Elected New Leader of South Korea’s Ruling Democratic Party  Newsonair

North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea  Al Jazeera

US–South Korea trade deal eases tariffs, sparks debate over agricultural access - DaijiworldUS–South Korea trade deal eases tariffs, sparks debate over agricultural access  Daijiworld

'Call Trump Great, Speak Simply...': South Korea's Win-Win Trade Deal Strategy - NDTV'Call Trump Great, Speak Simply...': South Korea's Win-Win Trade Deal Strategy  NDTV

South Korea’s jailed ex-leader Yoon resists questioning by taking off prison uniform - The HinduSouth Korea’s jailed ex-leader Yoon resists questioning by taking off prison uniform  The Hindu

Trump says US has 'great' relationship with S. Korea after trade deal - The Hans IndiaTrump says US has 'great' relationship with S. Korea after trade deal  The Hans India

After Impeachment: Domestic Political Opportunities and Constraints in South Korean Foreign Policy - Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan FocusAfter Impeachment: Domestic Political Opportunities and Constraints in South Korean Foreign Policy  Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus

Poland Seals Major K2 Tank Deal with South Korea, Local Assembly to Begin by 2026 - Defense MirrorPoland Seals Major K2 Tank Deal with South Korea, Local Assembly to Begin by 2026  Defense Mirror

What we know about South Korea's trade deal with the US - The Economic TimesWhat we know about South Korea's trade deal with the US  The Economic Times

Here’s what the E.U. and South Korea trade deals mean for U.S. natural-gas investors - MarketWatchHere’s what the E.U. and South Korea trade deals mean for U.S. natural-gas investors  MarketWatch

South Korea floods trigger landslides and leave at least 17 dead - BBCSouth Korea floods trigger landslides and leave at least 17 dead  BBC

A closer look at South Korea’s data center market in 2025 - W.MediaA closer look at South Korea’s data center market in 2025  W.Media

Donald Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting 15% tariff rate - MintDonald Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting 15% tariff rate  Mint

Korean adoptees in the US and Europe are finding their families. Reconnecting is much harder - CNNKorean adoptees in the US and Europe are finding their families. Reconnecting is much harder  CNN

Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariff at 15 percent - Al JazeeraTrump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting tariff at 15 percent  Al Jazeera

North Korea: Kim Jong Un's sister rejects South's overtures - DWNorth Korea: Kim Jong Un's sister rejects South's overtures  DW

Johnny Somali hit with eighth charge in South Korea, faces up to 12 years in prison - The Times of IndiaJohnny Somali hit with eighth charge in South Korea, faces up to 12 years in prison  The Times of India

Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister says talks with US possible if Washington drops denuclearization demand - CNNKim Jong Un’s powerful sister says talks with US possible if Washington drops denuclearization demand  CNN

Winners & losers: S.Korean industries navigate uneven US tariff terrain - The Korea Economic Daily Global EditionWinners & losers: S.Korean industries navigate uneven US tariff terrain  The Korea Economic Daily Global Edition

South Korea factory activity shrinks for 6th month on tariff concerns, PMI shows - ReutersSouth Korea factory activity shrinks for 6th month on tariff concerns, PMI shows  Reuters

Reaction to South Korea's trade deal with Trump - ReutersReaction to South Korea's trade deal with Trump  Reuters

South Korea: Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rain drenches country - BBCSouth Korea: Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rain drenches country  BBC

South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol resists questioning by investigators - Mid-daySouth Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol resists questioning by investigators  Mid-day

Donald Trump announces 15% tariff on South Korean goods - Financial TimesDonald Trump announces 15% tariff on South Korean goods  Financial Times

South Korea's ex-president Yoon avoids questioning by taking off clothing - Australian Broadcasting CorporationSouth Korea's ex-president Yoon avoids questioning by taking off clothing  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

South Korea Gets Its Trade Deal with the United States - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesSouth Korea Gets Its Trade Deal with the United States  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

?North Korea Rejects New South Korean Leader’s Peace Overtures - The New York Times?North Korea Rejects New South Korean Leader’s Peace Overtures  The New York Times

North Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea - The HinduNorth Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea  The Hindu

South Koreans are obsessed with Netflix’s ‘K-pop Demon Hunters.’ Here’s why - Los Angeles TimesSouth Koreans are obsessed with Netflix’s ‘K-pop Demon Hunters.’ Here’s why  Los Angeles Times

No greater miscalculation: Kim Jong Un's sister on South Korea's peace offer - India TodayNo greater miscalculation: Kim Jong Un's sister on South Korea's peace offer  India Today

What are the key tariff plans for South Korea, Brazil and India? - ReutersWhat are the key tariff plans for South Korea, Brazil and India?  Reuters

N. Korea alleges US drills with S. Korea, Japan are practice for 'preemptive strikes' - The Korea TimesN. Korea alleges US drills with S. Korea, Japan are practice for 'preemptive strikes'  The Korea Times

South Korea’s new tax proposals derail one of the world’s best performing stock markets of 2025. - MarketWatchSouth Korea’s new tax proposals derail one of the world’s best performing stock markets of 2025.  MarketWatch

Japan and South Korea reel from record-breaking heat - theguardian.comJapan and South Korea reel from record-breaking heat  theguardian.com

Trump says US will set 15% tariff on South Korean imports under new deal - ReutersTrump says US will set 15% tariff on South Korean imports under new deal  Reuters

From South Korea to UK: A look at all of Trump's trade deals so far - FirstpostFrom South Korea to UK: A look at all of Trump's trade deals so far  Firstpost

South Korea’s exports surge in July amid tariff rush and chip demand - WIONSouth Korea’s exports surge in July amid tariff rush and chip demand  WION

More ethanol likely part of South Korea’s new agreement - Brownfield Ag NewsMore ethanol likely part of South Korea’s new agreement  Brownfield Ag News

Hyundai Motor Group Chair Chung heads to US to back South Korea trade talks - Yonhap - ReutersHyundai Motor Group Chair Chung heads to US to back South Korea trade talks - Yonhap  Reuters

Behind Trump’s South Korea deal, a plan to transform global shipbuilding - South China Morning PostBehind Trump’s South Korea deal, a plan to transform global shipbuilding  South China Morning Post

Tariffs: Trump announces deal to impose 15% levy on South Korea - BBCTariffs: Trump announces deal to impose 15% levy on South Korea  BBC

First Shift: Hyundai praises U.S.-South Korea trade deal - Automotive NewsFirst Shift: Hyundai praises U.S.-South Korea trade deal  Automotive News

South Korea’s chip push and dark days for Japan Display - Financial TimesSouth Korea’s chip push and dark days for Japan Display  Financial Times

Trump announces trade agreement with South Korea ahead of August 1 tariff deadline - CNNTrump announces trade agreement with South Korea ahead of August 1 tariff deadline  CNN

Trump Says US to Impose 15% Tariff on South Korean Goods - Bloomberg.comTrump Says US to Impose 15% Tariff on South Korean Goods  Bloomberg.com

South Korea exports rise at fastest in 7 months before higher US tariffs kick in - ReutersSouth Korea exports rise at fastest in 7 months before higher US tariffs kick in  Reuters

Industrial-scale deepfake abuse caused a crisis in South Korean schools. Here’s how Australia can avoid the same fate - The ConversationIndustrial-scale deepfake abuse caused a crisis in South Korean schools. Here’s how Australia can avoid the same fate  The Conversation

Poland doubles down on South Korean tanks with $6.5 billion deal - Defense NewsPoland doubles down on South Korean tanks with $6.5 billion deal  Defense News

South Korea's ex-leader Yoon lay on floor of cell and refused to be questioned, prosecutors say - ReutersSouth Korea's ex-leader Yoon lay on floor of cell and refused to be questioned, prosecutors say  Reuters

North Korea calls South Korea's peace overtures 'great miscalculation' - ReutersNorth Korea calls South Korea's peace overtures 'great miscalculation'  Reuters

South Korea automaker shares slip after US trade deal - ReutersSouth Korea automaker shares slip after US trade deal  Reuters

In South Korea, Trump’s tariff threats place US love affair under strain - Al JazeeraIn South Korea, Trump’s tariff threats place US love affair under strain  Al Jazeera

South Korea exports to rise in July ahead of US tariff deadline: Reuters poll - ReutersSouth Korea exports to rise in July ahead of US tariff deadline: Reuters poll  Reuters

Video: What’s in the U.S.-South Korea Trade Deal? - The Wall Street JournalVideo: What’s in the U.S.-South Korea Trade Deal?  The Wall Street Journal

Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands - Al JazeeraFour dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands  Al Jazeera

South Korea officials, business leaders join last-ditch push for US trade deal - ReutersSouth Korea officials, business leaders join last-ditch push for US trade deal  Reuters

South Korea’s K2 Black Panther Tanks to Be Built in Poland - The National InterestSouth Korea’s K2 Black Panther Tanks to Be Built in Poland  The National Interest

Trump tariff latest: South Korea deal reached as deadline looms - Yahoo FinanceTrump tariff latest: South Korea deal reached as deadline looms  Yahoo Finance

South Korea Aims For Stronger Tourism Sector With Strategic Focus On Revitalizing Travel And Exploring North Korea As A Potential Destination - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea Aims For Stronger Tourism Sector With Strategic Focus On Revitalizing Travel And Exploring North Korea As A Potential Destination  Travel And Tour World

South Korea says North Korea fired several missiles toward its eastern waters - The HinduSouth Korea says North Korea fired several missiles toward its eastern waters  The Hindu

South Korea's Yoon resists questioning by lying in underwear - France 24South Korea's Yoon resists questioning by lying in underwear  France 24

North Korea rejects dialogue with Seoul, says no interest in talks - France 24North Korea rejects dialogue with Seoul, says no interest in talks  France 24

South Korea's LG Energy Solution signs $4.3 billion battery supply deal with undisclosed party - CNBCSouth Korea's LG Energy Solution signs $4.3 billion battery supply deal with undisclosed party  CNBC

North Korea Continues to Modulate Anti-US Rhetoric and Strengthen Ties With Russia; Indicates Lack of Interest in Improving Ties With South Korea - 38 NorthNorth Korea Continues to Modulate Anti-US Rhetoric and Strengthen Ties With Russia; Indicates Lack of Interest in Improving Ties With South Korea  38 North

South Korea Flags Upbit and Bithumb's Crypto Lending, Margin Trading Services - DecryptSouth Korea Flags Upbit and Bithumb's Crypto Lending, Margin Trading Services  Decrypt

South Korea to invest $150bn in US shipbuilding - Splash247South Korea to invest $150bn in US shipbuilding  Splash247

S. Korea Starts Fielding Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense System - The Defense PostS. Korea Starts Fielding Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense System  The Defense Post

South Korea embraces facial recognition for retail payments - Biometric UpdateSouth Korea embraces facial recognition for retail payments  Biometric Update

South Korea exports hit July record despite US tariff pressures - Hürriyet Daily NewsSouth Korea exports hit July record despite US tariff pressures  Hürriyet Daily News

Lee Jae-myung elected as South Korea’s President - NewsonairLee Jae-myung elected as South Korea’s President  Newsonair

North Korea rejects South’s olive branch, saying it has ‘no interest’ in rapprochement - The Japan TimesNorth Korea rejects South’s olive branch, saying it has ‘no interest’ in rapprochement  The Japan Times

US to impose 15% tariffs on South Korea as part of trade deal, Donald Trump says - theguardian.comUS to impose 15% tariffs on South Korea as part of trade deal, Donald Trump says  theguardian.com

South Korea is the ideal anchor for the first island chain - Atlantic CouncilSouth Korea is the ideal anchor for the first island chain  Atlantic Council

South Korea offers billions to help make US shipbuilding ‘great again’ - FreightWavesSouth Korea offers billions to help make US shipbuilding ‘great again’  FreightWaves

Japan and South Korea can show governments how to compete with China and US - The ConversationJapan and South Korea can show governments how to compete with China and US  The Conversation

Old Trump speech falsely linked to South Korea trade deal - Yahoo HomeOld Trump speech falsely linked to South Korea trade deal  Yahoo Home

Trump announces new tariffs on Brazil, India, South Korea as deadline nears - Le Monde.frTrump announces new tariffs on Brazil, India, South Korea as deadline nears  Le Monde.fr

South Korea & U.S Strike Deal To Lower U.S Tariffs On Seoul’s Imports To 15% - Marine InsightSouth Korea & U.S Strike Deal To Lower U.S Tariffs On Seoul’s Imports To 15%  Marine Insight

US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says - Supply Chain DiveUS, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says  Supply Chain Dive

GM Stock Rises. Why Trump’s South Korea Trade Deal Is Good News. - Barron'sGM Stock Rises. Why Trump’s South Korea Trade Deal Is Good News.  Barron's

'Make America Shipbuilding Great Again' package key to reaching trade deal, South Korea says - Reuters'Make America Shipbuilding Great Again' package key to reaching trade deal, South Korea says  Reuters

Death toll grows from torrential rains in South Korea with thousands unable to return home - theguardian.comDeath toll grows from torrential rains in South Korea with thousands unable to return home  theguardian.com

South Korea's Celltrion says tapped to buy US pharma factory to offset tariff risk - ReutersSouth Korea's Celltrion says tapped to buy US pharma factory to offset tariff risk  Reuters

U.S. and South Korea strike a trade deal with tariffs on Seoul set at 15% - CNBCU.S. and South Korea strike a trade deal with tariffs on Seoul set at 15%  CNBC

South Korea pitches Trump on shipyards for last-minute trade deal - The Japan TimesSouth Korea pitches Trump on shipyards for last-minute trade deal  The Japan Times

Trump reaches tariff deal with South Korea and Witkoff addresses Gaza crisis: Morning Rundown - NBC NewsTrump reaches tariff deal with South Korea and Witkoff addresses Gaza crisis: Morning Rundown  NBC News

Lutnick Urged South Korea to Bring Best Trade Offer to Deal Talks - The Wall Street JournalLutnick Urged South Korea to Bring Best Trade Offer to Deal Talks  The Wall Street Journal

Beneath Korea’s Mountains, Scientists Discover Surreal Blind “Dragon” Creatures Living in Total Darkness - Indian Defence ReviewBeneath Korea’s Mountains, Scientists Discover Surreal Blind “Dragon” Creatures Living in Total Darkness  Indian Defence Review

South Korea repatriates six North Koreans picked up at sea - Al JazeeraSouth Korea repatriates six North Koreans picked up at sea  Al Jazeera

South Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes - BBCSouth Korea medical students end 17-month boycott of classes  BBC