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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Introduction

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 has the world's lowest birth rate, but fertility clinics are booming - BBCSouth Korea has the world's lowest birth rate, but fertility clinics are booming  BBC

South Korea, Japan, U.S. hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea - The Hindu
  1. South Korea, Japan, U.S. hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea  The Hindu
  2. South Korea, US and Japan top military chiefs meet in Seoul  The Times of India
  3. South Korea, Japan, US conduct air drill as defence chiefs meet  Reuters


As South Korea becomes a key arms supplier to US allies, its best customer is on the edge of a warzone - CNNAs South Korea becomes a key arms supplier to US allies, its best customer is on the edge of a warzone  CNN

Hong Kong vs South Korea LIVE streaming info:When, Where to watch EAFF E-1 Football Championship? - SportstarHong Kong vs South Korea LIVE streaming info:When, Where to watch EAFF E-1 Football Championship?  Sportstar

South Korea cut a trade deal with Trump. It didn't matter. - MSNBC NewsSouth Korea cut a trade deal with Trump. It didn't matter.  MSNBC News

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested - BBCSouth Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested  BBC

South Korea’s Yoon detained for a second time over martial law - Al JazeeraSouth Korea’s Yoon detained for a second time over martial law  Al Jazeera

South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol back in custody over insurrection probe - CNNSouth Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol back in custody over insurrection probe  CNN

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 beats Hong Kong for second straight win at East Asian Cup - XinhuaSouth Korea beats Hong Kong for second straight win at East Asian Cup  Xinhua

Commentary: As South Korean artistes clinch prestigious US awards, what’s next for Hallyu? - CNACommentary: As South Korean artistes clinch prestigious US awards, what’s next for Hallyu?  CNA

South Korea proposes ‘package deal’ on tariffs after talks with US - ThePrintSouth Korea proposes ‘package deal’ on tariffs after talks with US  ThePrint

South Korea calls for unified efforts toward resolving North Korea’s nuclear issues - NewsonairSouth Korea calls for unified efforts toward resolving North Korea’s nuclear issues  Newsonair

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Joins Trilateral Chiefs of Defense in South Korea - pacom.milU.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Joins Trilateral Chiefs of Defense in South Korea  pacom.mil

South Korea imposes final ADD on Vietnamese cold-rolled stainless steel - BigMintSouth Korea imposes final ADD on Vietnamese cold-rolled stainless steel  BigMint

Japan-South Korea-U.S. collaboration key to Indo-Pacific stability, experts say - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMJapan-South Korea-U.S. collaboration key to Indo-Pacific stability, experts say  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM

South Korea's bottom-fixed tender attracts six bidders - Recharge NewsSouth Korea's bottom-fixed tender attracts six bidders  Recharge News

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 donates tons of rice to Kenya refugees - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineSouth Korea donates tons of rice to Kenya refugees  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

US, South Korea & Japan hold joint drills in response to North Korea's nuclear threats - WIONUS, South Korea & Japan hold joint drills in response to North Korea's nuclear threats  WION

South Korea, Japan, US conduct air drill, involving US strategic bomber for the first time - ThePrintSouth Korea, Japan, US conduct air drill, involving US strategic bomber for the first time  ThePrint

US officer urges closer South Korea, Japan defence ties amid North threat - South China Morning PostUS officer urges closer South Korea, Japan defence ties amid North threat  South China Morning Post

South Korea job laws discriminate against older workers, report finds - JURIST Legal NewsSouth Korea job laws discriminate against older workers, report finds  JURIST Legal News

Donald Trump releases 14 tariff letters: Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Malaysia & other countries to face - The Times of IndiaDonald Trump releases 14 tariff letters: Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Malaysia & other countries to face  The Times of India

South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon - Al JazeeraSouth Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon  Al Jazeera

South Korea: Arrested Former President Yoon To Appear For Questioning On July 14 - Ommcom NewsSouth Korea: Arrested Former President Yoon To Appear For Questioning On July 14  Ommcom News

U.S. offers temporary tariff relief to South Korea and Japan - CGTN AmericaU.S. offers temporary tariff relief to South Korea and Japan  CGTN America

South Korea, US, Japan reaffirm 'resolute' commitment to complete denuclearization of North Korea - MorungExpressSouth Korea, US, Japan reaffirm 'resolute' commitment to complete denuclearization of North Korea  MorungExpress

South Korean markets gain after new Donald Trump’s tariff deadline; Kospi, Kosdaq rise - MintSouth Korean markets gain after new Donald Trump’s tariff deadline; Kospi, Kosdaq rise  Mint

"Relationship Has Been...": Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea - NDTV"Relationship Has Been...": Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs On Japan, South Korea  NDTV

Ex-South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest approved by court over martial law declaration - MintEx-South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest approved by court over martial law declaration  Mint

Did South Korea's ex-leader try to goad North into conflict? - DWDid South Korea's ex-leader try to goad North into conflict?  DW

Ex-South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol returned to prison over martial law bid - The GuardianEx-South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol returned to prison over martial law bid  The Guardian

Sites in the Republic of Korea, Portugal and Tajikistan recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSites in the Republic of Korea, Portugal and Tajikistan recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems  Food and Agriculture Organization

Seoul returns six North Koreans who drifted south by accident - BBCSeoul returns six North Koreans who drifted south by accident  BBC

South Korea Calls For Unified Efforts Toward Resolving North Korea Nuclear Issue - Ommcom NewsSouth Korea Calls For Unified Efforts Toward Resolving North Korea Nuclear Issue  Ommcom News

Trump’s tariffs have hit South Korea and Japan. India has been wise in charting a cautious path - The Indian ExpressTrump’s tariffs have hit South Korea and Japan. India has been wise in charting a cautious path  The Indian Express

South Korea, US, Japan stage joint air drills involving B-52 bomber - The Hans IndiaSouth Korea, US, Japan stage joint air drills involving B-52 bomber  The Hans India

Entrepreneur Turned Beauty Mogul Is South Korea's Newest Billionaire - NDTVEntrepreneur Turned Beauty Mogul Is South Korea's Newest Billionaire  NDTV

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

25% tariff on Japan, South Korea: Is Trump turning allies into aliens? - Firstpost25% tariff on Japan, South Korea: Is Trump turning allies into aliens?  Firstpost

10 Korean Movies That Prove South Korea Is a Cinema Powerhouse - Listverse10 Korean Movies That Prove South Korea Is a Cinema Powerhouse  Listverse

‘Punishing workers for getting old’: how South Korea’s wage system impoverishes the elderly - The Guardian‘Punishing workers for getting old’: how South Korea’s wage system impoverishes the elderly  The Guardian

North Korea fired multiple-launch rockets from near Pyongyang, South Korea says - The Economic TimesNorth Korea fired multiple-launch rockets from near Pyongyang, South Korea says  The Economic Times

South Korea, Japan, And U.S. Stage Joint Air Drill As Defence Chiefs Meet - StratNews GlobalSouth Korea, Japan, And U.S. Stage Joint Air Drill As Defence Chiefs Meet  StratNews Global

What South Korea Can Learn from the US Defense-Tech Sector - The National InterestWhat South Korea Can Learn from the US Defense-Tech Sector  The National Interest

South Korea repatriates 6 North Korean fishermen - DWSouth Korea repatriates 6 North Korean fishermen  DW

US wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China in shipbuilding - ReutersUS wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China in shipbuilding  Reuters

Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others - Supply Chain DiveTrump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others  Supply Chain Dive

South Korea will not take the Trump tariffs lying down - East Asia ForumSouth Korea will not take the Trump tariffs lying down  East Asia Forum

In a Good-Will Gesture, South Korea Returns Stranded Fishermen to the North - The New York TimesIn a Good-Will Gesture, South Korea Returns Stranded Fishermen to the North  The New York Times

What South Korea’s Election Signified - persuasion.communityWhat South Korea’s Election Signified  persuasion.community

What South Korea’s Election Signified - persuasion.communityWhat South Korea’s Election Signified  persuasion.community

South Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists - ReutersSouth Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists  Reuters

From Hiddink to Pochettino: How the US’s journey to a home World Cup compares with South Korea 2002 - The GuardianFrom Hiddink to Pochettino: How the US’s journey to a home World Cup compares with South Korea 2002  The Guardian

Hong Kong give fans reasons to believe China win possible in loss to South Korea - South China Morning PostHong Kong give fans reasons to believe China win possible in loss to South Korea  South China Morning Post

Trump says South Korea should be paying for its own defense - ReutersTrump says South Korea should be paying for its own defense  Reuters

HYBE vows ‘cooperation’ with authorities as South Korea financial regulator prepares to refer Bang Si-hyuk to prosecutors (report) - Music Business WorldwideHYBE vows ‘cooperation’ with authorities as South Korea financial regulator prepares to refer Bang Si-hyuk to prosecutors (report)  Music Business Worldwide

South Korea report: domestic sales up 5% in June - Yahoo FinanceSouth Korea report: domestic sales up 5% in June  Yahoo Finance

North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea  Al Jazeera

Americans detained trying to send rice, Bibles, dollar bills to North Korea - Al JazeeraAmericans detained trying to send rice, Bibles, dollar bills to North Korea  Al Jazeera

North Korea fires 10 rockets hours after US-South Korea-Japan air drill - Telangana TodayNorth Korea fires 10 rockets hours after US-South Korea-Japan air drill  Telangana Today

My night with the guerrilla balloonists of South Korea - National GeographicMy night with the guerrilla balloonists of South Korea  National Geographic

Goals and Highlights for Hong Kong 0-2 South Korea in EAFF E-1 Football Championship Match - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights for Hong Kong 0-2 South Korea in EAFF E-1 Football Championship Match  VAVEL.com

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, US, Japan hold aerial drill in show of strength against North Korea - Taipei TimesSouth Korea, US, Japan hold aerial drill in show of strength against North Korea  Taipei Times

South Korean court issues new arrest warrant for ex-president Yoon - France 24South Korean court issues new arrest warrant for ex-president Yoon  France 24

South Korea cites previously agreed terms on sharing defense costs after Trump's demand - ReutersSouth Korea cites previously agreed terms on sharing defense costs after Trump's demand  Reuters

South Korea conducts new water tests over suspected North Korean nuclear waste - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea conducts new water tests over suspected North Korean nuclear waste  Anadolu Ajansi

ARTHUR CYR: South Korea dramatically confirms democracy - Jackson Progress-ArgusARTHUR CYR: South Korea dramatically confirms democracy  Jackson Progress-Argus

South Korea Arrests Impeached Ex-Leader for a Second Time - The New York TimesSouth Korea Arrests Impeached Ex-Leader for a Second Time  The New York Times

South Korea backtracks over follow-on Apache helicopter buy - Defense NewsSouth Korea backtracks over follow-on Apache helicopter buy  Defense News

South Korea's ex-leader Yoon returns to jail as martial law probe accelerates - ReutersSouth Korea's ex-leader Yoon returns to jail as martial law probe accelerates  Reuters

Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations - AP NewsTrump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations  AP News

Six North Koreans Sent Back on a Tiny Wooden Boat by the South - The Wall Street JournalSix North Koreans Sent Back on a Tiny Wooden Boat by the South  The Wall Street Journal

South Korea’s New Government and Defense Policy Is Taking Shape - War on the RocksSouth Korea’s New Government and Defense Policy Is Taking Shape  War on the Rocks

South Korea, U.S. and Japan hold joint aerial drill against North Korea - AnewZSouth Korea, U.S. and Japan hold joint aerial drill against North Korea  AnewZ

Jitters increase about future of South Korea-U.S. alliance - Washington TimesJitters increase about future of South Korea-U.S. alliance  Washington Times

Trump threatens key US allies Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs - Le Monde.frTrump threatens key US allies Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs  Le Monde.fr

Seoul’s property boom and US tariffs put Korean central bank in a bind - Financial TimesSeoul’s property boom and US tariffs put Korean central bank in a bind  Financial Times

Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to 14 nations - ReutersJapan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to 14 nations  Reuters

South Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree - AP NewsSouth Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree  AP News

South Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year - ReutersSouth Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year  Reuters

Big tech rules, agriculture among issues in US trade talks with South Korea - ReutersBig tech rules, agriculture among issues in US trade talks with South Korea  Reuters

Trump Extends Tariff Deadline To Aug. 1 For Japan and South Korea - InvestopediaTrump Extends Tariff Deadline To Aug. 1 For Japan and South Korea  Investopedia

Trump tariffs raise the specter of sharper economic downturn for South Korea and Japan - CNBCTrump tariffs raise the specter of sharper economic downturn for South Korea and Japan  CNBC

South Korea signals near-term rate cut, warns of 'significant' uncertainty from US tariffs - ReutersSouth Korea signals near-term rate cut, warns of 'significant' uncertainty from US tariffs  Reuters

North Korea threatens response to U.S. flying long-range bombers over South Korea - The HinduNorth Korea threatens response to U.S. flying long-range bombers over South Korea  The Hindu

South Korea Canceling AH-64 Apache Order A Sign Of What’s To Come - The War ZoneSouth Korea Canceling AH-64 Apache Order A Sign Of What’s To Come  The War Zone

South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea - AP NewsSouth Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea  AP News

EAFF E-1 Men: Hong Kong vs. South Korea Preview - K League UnitedEAFF E-1 Men: Hong Kong vs. South Korea Preview  K League United

ARTHUR CYR: South Korea dramatically confirms democracy - Rockdale CitizenARTHUR CYR: South Korea dramatically confirms democracy  Rockdale Citizen

South Korea leads Asian foreign investment decline into US - Nikkei AsiaSouth Korea leads Asian foreign investment decline into US  Nikkei Asia

Trump Tariff Letters Due; Why Investors Are Calm - Investor's Business DailyTrump Tariff Letters Due; Why Investors Are Calm  Investor's Business Daily

Dollar rises after Trump announces Japan, South Korea tariffs - ReutersDollar rises after Trump announces Japan, South Korea tariffs  Reuters

South Korea, US and Japan stage air drill as Russia’s Lavrov heads to North Korea - South China Morning PostSouth Korea, US and Japan stage air drill as Russia’s Lavrov heads to North Korea  South China Morning Post

New pseudoscorpions with dragon-like jaws discovered in a South Korea cave - Popular ScienceNew pseudoscorpions with dragon-like jaws discovered in a South Korea cave  Popular Science

Gold pares losses after Trump levies 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea - CNBCGold pares losses after Trump levies 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea  CNBC

South Korea’s Nomination Of Chae Hwi-young As Culture Minister: A Bold Move For Tourism Growth - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea’s Nomination Of Chae Hwi-young As Culture Minister: A Bold Move For Tourism Growth  Travel And Tour World

South Korea court to hold July 9 hearing on ex-leader Yoon's detention warrant - ReutersSouth Korea court to hold July 9 hearing on ex-leader Yoon's detention warrant  Reuters

South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border - The HinduSouth Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border  The Hindu