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 outraged at 300 workers treated as ‘prisoners of war’ in US raid - The GuardianSouth Korea outraged at 300 workers treated as ‘prisoners of war’ in US raid  The Guardian

South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home - BBCSouth Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home  BBC

Charlie Kirk was spreading his conservative message in Asia days before he was killed - NBC NewsCharlie Kirk was spreading his conservative message in Asia days before he was killed  NBC News

South Korean workers detained in U.S. head home as Seoul seeks support for new visa - The HinduSouth Korean workers detained in U.S. head home as Seoul seeks support for new visa  The Hindu

South Korean workers detained by ICE return home after saga that has rattled close US friendship - CNNSouth Korean workers detained by ICE return home after saga that has rattled close US friendship  CNN

Trump offered to let S. Korean detainees stay, train U.S. workers, Seoul says - The Washington PostTrump offered to let S. Korean detainees stay, train U.S. workers, Seoul says  The Washington Post

'Beloved Child' Ju Ae Recognised As Kim Jong Un's Successor: South Korea's Spy Agency - NDTV'Beloved Child' Ju Ae Recognised As Kim Jong Un's Successor: South Korea's Spy Agency  NDTV

In South Korea and Japan, Fury at U.S. Fuels Backlash Over Trade Deals - The New York TimesIn South Korea and Japan, Fury at U.S. Fuels Backlash Over Trade Deals  The New York Times

'Like a military operation': Koreans describe anxiety after US immigration raid - Reuters'Like a military operation': Koreans describe anxiety after US immigration raid  Reuters

South Korea denounces ‘shocking’ US treatment of detained workers - Financial TimesSouth Korea denounces ‘shocking’ US treatment of detained workers  Financial Times

Here's why South Korea is pressing the US for visa changes for its workers - Business TodayHere's why South Korea is pressing the US for visa changes for its workers  Business Today

South Korea President says Korean companies will hesitate to invest in US without better visa system - The HinduSouth Korea President says Korean companies will hesitate to invest in US without better visa system  The Hindu

'We're in new normal age of dealing with US': South Korea outraged over detention of 300 workers in Georgia - Firstpost'We're in new normal age of dealing with US': South Korea outraged over detention of 300 workers in Georgia  Firstpost

South Korean workers return home to cheers a week after US immigration raid - ReutersSouth Korean workers return home to cheers a week after US immigration raid  Reuters

Why South Korea wants the US to change its visa policies - The Economic TimesWhy South Korea wants the US to change its visa policies  The Economic Times

South Korea in the Indo-Pacific: a ‘Force Multiplier’ in the Making? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSouth Korea in the Indo-Pacific: a ‘Force Multiplier’ in the Making?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

South Korea asks US Congress to support new work visa - China Daily - Global EditionSouth Korea asks US Congress to support new work visa  China Daily - Global Edition

Watch Will Open Stores in South Korea, Singapore: Chipotle CEO - Bloomberg.comWatch Will Open Stores in South Korea, Singapore: Chipotle CEO  Bloomberg.com

Japan, Morocco, South Korea, Malaysia, And Indonesia Set New Benchmarks For International Tourism Growth, Posting Significant Increases In Foreign Visitor Numbers In 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldJapan, Morocco, South Korea, Malaysia, And Indonesia Set New Benchmarks For International Tourism Growth, Posting Significant Increases In Foreign Visitor Numbers In 2025  Travel And Tour World

Opinion | Deportation Blowback in South Korea - The Wall Street JournalOpinion | Deportation Blowback in South Korea  The Wall Street Journal

South Korea rethinks U.S. ties after Hyundai raid - marketplace.orgSouth Korea rethinks U.S. ties after Hyundai raid  marketplace.org

Outgoing Japanese PM Ishiba considering visiting South Korea later this month - The Hans IndiaOutgoing Japanese PM Ishiba considering visiting South Korea later this month  The Hans India

Greenspace Herbs enters South Korea with Quantum Ayurveda nutraceuticals - The Hindu BusinessLineGreenspace Herbs enters South Korea with Quantum Ayurveda nutraceuticals  The Hindu BusinessLine

North Korea considers US primary threat, not Seoul: South Korean President Lee - Anadolu AjansiNorth Korea considers US primary threat, not Seoul: South Korean President Lee  Anadolu Ajansi

300 South Korean Workers Return Home After US Immigration Crackdown - NDTV300 South Korean Workers Return Home After US Immigration Crackdown  NDTV

Workplace safety issues at Georgia’s Hyundai plant may have led to Ice raid - The GuardianWorkplace safety issues at Georgia’s Hyundai plant may have led to Ice raid  The Guardian

More than 300 South Korean workers return home after US immigration raid - Al JazeeraMore than 300 South Korean workers return home after US immigration raid  Al Jazeera

Immigration raid at Hyundai-LG plant in Georgia: A stress test for the U.S.–South Korea alliance - defence24.comImmigration raid at Hyundai-LG plant in Georgia: A stress test for the U.S.–South Korea alliance  defence24.com

Firms will hesitate to invest in US after raid - South Korea president - BBCFirms will hesitate to invest in US after raid - South Korea president  BBC

Russian envoy signals possibility of restoring ties with South Korea - aju pressRussian envoy signals possibility of restoring ties with South Korea  aju press

South Korea says to provide clear visa guidelines for its companies operating in US - ReutersSouth Korea says to provide clear visa guidelines for its companies operating in US  Reuters

South Korea Urges US Congress to Support New Work Visa Amidst Immigration Raid Controversy - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea Urges US Congress to Support New Work Visa Amidst Immigration Raid Controversy  Travel And Tour World

South Korea says detained Korean workers released from Georgia facility before flight home - AP NewsSouth Korea says detained Korean workers released from Georgia facility before flight home  AP News

South Korea Pushes US for Visa Reform to Enhance Business Growth And Skilled Worker Mobility: All You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea Pushes US for Visa Reform to Enhance Business Growth And Skilled Worker Mobility: All You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

South Korea workers detained in US may see return home delayed - BBCSouth Korea workers detained in US may see return home delayed  BBC

South Korea overturns the 60-year-old conviction of elderly woman who was jailed for biting an alleged attacker’s tongue - CNNSouth Korea overturns the 60-year-old conviction of elderly woman who was jailed for biting an alleged attacker’s tongue  CNN

South Korea Converting KF-21 Jet into 5th-generation Fighter - Defense MirrorSouth Korea Converting KF-21 Jet into 5th-generation Fighter  Defense Mirror

China, S. Korea hold ceremony to transfer remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War - XinhuaChina, S. Korea hold ceremony to transfer remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War  Xinhua

Workers detained in immigration raid head home to a reeling South Korea - NBC NewsWorkers detained in immigration raid head home to a reeling South Korea  NBC News

Donald Trump offered workers in Georgia raid chance to stay, says South Korean president - Financial TimesDonald Trump offered workers in Georgia raid chance to stay, says South Korean president  Financial Times

South Korea debuts climate-triggered insurance for small businesses - Insurance Business AmericaSouth Korea debuts climate-triggered insurance for small businesses  Insurance Business America

South Korea fires warning shots at North's troops crossing border - BBCSouth Korea fires warning shots at North's troops crossing border  BBC

Toyota Tsusho Invests in South Korea’s LG-HY BCM - Batteries NewsToyota Tsusho Invests in South Korea’s LG-HY BCM  Batteries News

China, South Korea hold 2nd export control dialogue, vows to jointly safeguard supply chain stability - Global TimesChina, South Korea hold 2nd export control dialogue, vows to jointly safeguard supply chain stability  Global Times

Breadflation Takes Hold: Why South Korea’s Loaves Cost More Each Year - KoreabizwireBreadflation Takes Hold: Why South Korea’s Loaves Cost More Each Year  Koreabizwire

What to know about Korean workers detained in immigration raid now on flight back home - AP NewsWhat to know about Korean workers detained in immigration raid now on flight back home  AP News

South Korea to send plane for workers detained in US raid at car battery plant - Batteries NewsSouth Korea to send plane for workers detained in US raid at car battery plant  Batteries News

Nation honors fallen soldiers returned from South Korea - China DailyNation honors fallen soldiers returned from South Korea  China Daily

Detained South Koreans released, fly home after US immigration raid - Al JazeeraDetained South Koreans released, fly home after US immigration raid  Al Jazeera

South Korea suspends US$503 million loan to Philippines over corruption fears - South China Morning PostSouth Korea suspends US$503 million loan to Philippines over corruption fears  South China Morning Post

South Korea president issues warning about investment in U.S. after Georgia ICE raid - MSNBC NewsSouth Korea president issues warning about investment in U.S. after Georgia ICE raid  MSNBC News

See the moment detained South Korean workers return home - CNNSee the moment detained South Korean workers return home  CNN

South Korea is going wild for 'KPop Demon Hunters,' made in the U.S. - yahoo.comSouth Korea is going wild for 'KPop Demon Hunters,' made in the U.S.  yahoo.com

Freed South Korean Workers Return From the U.S. to Tearful Cheers - The New York TimesFreed South Korean Workers Return From the U.S. to Tearful Cheers  The New York Times

President says South Korean companies will hesitate to invest in US without better visa system - PoliticoPresident says South Korean companies will hesitate to invest in US without better visa system  Politico

Trump Encouraged Detained Hyundai Workers To Stay Back, South Korea Claims - ForbesTrump Encouraged Detained Hyundai Workers To Stay Back, South Korea Claims  Forbes

Supposed Lee Ufan Painting Is at Center of Political Bribery Investigation in South Korea - ARTnews.comSupposed Lee Ufan Painting Is at Center of Political Bribery Investigation in South Korea  ARTnews.com

North Korea warns of reprisal against South Korea-US drills despite signs of tensions easing - DD NewsNorth Korea warns of reprisal against South Korea-US drills despite signs of tensions easing  DD News

South Korean stocks hit record high after president delays capital gains tax plan - Financial TimesSouth Korean stocks hit record high after president delays capital gains tax plan  Financial Times

South Korea, NATO hold talks to enhance cybersecurity cooperation - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea, NATO hold talks to enhance cybersecurity cooperation  Anadolu Ajansi

South Korea's Lee says US immigration raid may make companies 'hesistant' about investing - ReutersSouth Korea's Lee says US immigration raid may make companies 'hesistant' about investing  Reuters

South Korean workers return to Seoul after U.S. immigration raid at Georgia battery plant - Los Angeles TimesSouth Korean workers return to Seoul after U.S. immigration raid at Georgia battery plant  Los Angeles Times

Plane carrying Hyundai, LG workers detained in immigration raid departs for South Korea - CNBCPlane carrying Hyundai, LG workers detained in immigration raid departs for South Korea  CNBC

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

Outrage in South Korea Over Harsh Treatment of Workers Detained in U.S. Immigration Raid - Sri Lanka GuardianOutrage in South Korea Over Harsh Treatment of Workers Detained in U.S. Immigration Raid  Sri Lanka Guardian

South Korean Leader Warns About Investments in U.S. After Georgia Raid - The New York TimesSouth Korean Leader Warns About Investments in U.S. After Georgia Raid  The New York Times

South Korean workers detained at Hyundai plant released - NBC NewsSouth Korean workers detained at Hyundai plant released  NBC News

'Nobody is going to stay': South Korean workers return home after US raids - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Nobody is going to stay': South Korean workers return home after US raids  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

South Korea says 'urgent need' for U.S. visa reform after Georgia detention - upi.comSouth Korea says 'urgent need' for U.S. visa reform after Georgia detention  upi.com

Travel in South Korea Interrupted as Korean Air Grounds Five New Flights between Incheon International and Gimhae International Airport, Here is the Update - Travel And Tour WorldTravel in South Korea Interrupted as Korean Air Grounds Five New Flights between Incheon International and Gimhae International Airport, Here is the Update  Travel And Tour World

K-beauty US exports end upward streak in August on tariffs; K-food also drop - KED GlobalK-beauty US exports end upward streak in August on tariffs; K-food also drop  KED Global

South Korea president says Korean companies will hesitate to invest in US without better visa system - ABC NewsSouth Korea president says Korean companies will hesitate to invest in US without better visa system  ABC News

Kim in midst of diplomatic offensive toward S. Korea - english.kyodonews.netKim in midst of diplomatic offensive toward S. Korea  english.kyodonews.net

South Koreans detained in U.S. immigration raid arrive back home to applause and protests - NBC NewsSouth Koreans detained in U.S. immigration raid arrive back home to applause and protests  NBC News

South Korea remains key market for U.S. Beef, USMEF reports $1.4 billion in sales - Brownfield Ag NewsSouth Korea remains key market for U.S. Beef, USMEF reports $1.4 billion in sales  Brownfield Ag News

Hundreds of detained South Koreans return home - wng.orgHundreds of detained South Koreans return home  wng.org

Hyundai workers arrive back in South Korea after US immigration raid ordeal - The IndependentHyundai workers arrive back in South Korea after US immigration raid ordeal  The Independent

South Korean workers return home after days in detention following US immigration raid - AP NewsSouth Korean workers return home after days in detention following US immigration raid  AP News

Hyundai workers return to Korea - miningjournal.netHyundai workers return to Korea  miningjournal.net

South Korea’s president says Georgia ICE raid could have ‘considerable impact’ on direct US investment from his country - CNNSouth Korea’s president says Georgia ICE raid could have ‘considerable impact’ on direct US investment from his country  CNN

Women executives in S. Korea’s top firms post record growth, closing in on pay parity - The Korea HeraldWomen executives in S. Korea’s top firms post record growth, closing in on pay parity  The Korea Herald

U.S. commerce secretary: South Korea must accept agreement or pay tariffs - ????U.S. commerce secretary: South Korea must accept agreement or pay tariffs  ????

North Korea’s Kim oversees test-firing of new air defence missiles - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim oversees test-firing of new air defence missiles  Al Jazeera

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South Korea Warns U.S. As Fallout From Massive Hyundai Raid Continues - yahoo.comSouth Korea Warns U.S. As Fallout From Massive Hyundai Raid Continues  yahoo.com

U.S. commerce secretary shifts visa responsibility to South Korea - ????U.S. commerce secretary shifts visa responsibility to South Korea  ????

Trump offered to let detained Korean workers stay in US, but almost all heading home - ReutersTrump offered to let detained Korean workers stay in US, but almost all heading home  Reuters

Woman Is Absolved Decades After Biting Attacker’s Tongue During Attempted Rape - The New York TimesWoman Is Absolved Decades After Biting Attacker’s Tongue During Attempted Rape  The New York Times

Turkey and South Korea apply to join EU arms scheme - EuractivTurkey and South Korea apply to join EU arms scheme  Euractiv

South Korea asks US to let detained workers leave without handcuffs - ReutersSouth Korea asks US to let detained workers leave without handcuffs  Reuters

Michael Hudson: Trump attacks Europe, Korea, Japan, forcing them to subsidize & move industry to US - Geopolitical Economy ReportMichael Hudson: Trump attacks Europe, Korea, Japan, forcing them to subsidize & move industry to US  Geopolitical Economy Report

South Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noon - AP NewsSouth Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noon  AP News

South Korea will bring home 300 workers detained in massive Hyundai plant raid in Georgia - AP NewsSouth Korea will bring home 300 workers detained in massive Hyundai plant raid in Georgia  AP News

South Korea says detained Korean workers released from Georgia facility before flight home - yahoo.comSouth Korea says detained Korean workers released from Georgia facility before flight home  yahoo.com

South Korea asks US Congress to support a new visa, workers heading home - ReutersSouth Korea asks US Congress to support a new visa, workers heading home  Reuters

North Korea protests warning shots at border with South - dw.comNorth Korea protests warning shots at border with South  dw.com

South Korean worker detained in US questions why he'd want to go back - yahoo.comSouth Korean worker detained in US questions why he'd want to go back  yahoo.com

Why South Korea wants the US to change its visa policies - AWANI InternationalWhy South Korea wants the US to change its visa policies  AWANI International

South Korea workers detained in the US head home after ‘bewildering’ immigration raid - News24South Korea workers detained in the US head home after ‘bewildering’ immigration raid  News24

Japanese PM Ishiba Considering Visit to South Korea in Sept. - The Japan NewsJapanese PM Ishiba Considering Visit to South Korea in Sept.  The Japan News