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

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

North Korean avoids land mines to cross DMZ into South Korea as Seoul softens stance on Pyongyang - Fox NewsNorth Korean avoids land mines to cross DMZ into South Korea as Seoul softens stance on Pyongyang  Fox News

South Korea to roll out nationwide cash handouts from July 21 - The Economic TimesSouth Korea to roll out nationwide cash handouts from July 21  The Economic Times

Yoon Suk Yeol Arrest Request: South Korea Prosecutors Seek Detention Over Martial Law Decree - Deccan Herald
  1. Yoon Suk Yeol Arrest Request: South Korea Prosecutors Seek Detention Over Martial Law Decree  Deccan Herald
  2. South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-President Yoon  Reuters
  3. Yoon In Trouble Again? South Korea Seeks Second Arrest Of Former President Over Coup Plot  News18


What is happening in South Korea? Seoul has caught the lovebug that nobody wants - CNNWhat is happening in South Korea? Seoul has caught the lovebug that nobody wants  CNN

Apache Choppers: India Set To Welcome, South Korea Set To Trash AH-64 Attack Helos; What’s Cooking? - EurAsian TimesApache Choppers: India Set To Welcome, South Korea Set To Trash AH-64 Attack Helos; What’s Cooking?  EurAsian Times

Malaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some China, South Korea, Vietnam iron, steel - ReutersMalaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some China, South Korea, Vietnam iron, steel  Reuters

South Korean chipmakers accelerate facility investments amid booming AI demand - MintSouth Korean chipmakers accelerate facility investments amid booming AI demand  Mint

South Korea: Record 1 million shop owners close businesses in 2024 - The Hans IndiaSouth Korea: Record 1 million shop owners close businesses in 2024  The Hans India

South Korea urges US trade deadline extension as tariff threat looms - MSNSouth Korea urges US trade deadline extension as tariff threat looms  MSN

South Korea Passes Expanded Extra Budget Before Tariff Deadline - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea Passes Expanded Extra Budget Before Tariff Deadline  Bloomberg.com

South Korea’s LG Energy Solution says Q2 profit likely up 152% on year By Reuters - Investing.comSouth Korea’s LG Energy Solution says Q2 profit likely up 152% on year By Reuters  Investing.com

South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-president Yoon - The Economic TimesSouth Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-president Yoon  The Economic Times

South Korea's LG Energy Solution says Q2 profit likely up 152% from year ago - TradingViewSouth Korea's LG Energy Solution says Q2 profit likely up 152% from year ago  TradingView

South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-President Yoon - The Indian ExpressSouth Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-President Yoon  The Indian Express

South Korea prosecutors want ex-president Yoon in jail once more - FirstpostSouth Korea prosecutors want ex-president Yoon in jail once more  Firstpost

South Korea is prepared to participate in the planning of industrial parks in Ukraine and is launching a new $10M partnership program. - ubn.newsSouth Korea is prepared to participate in the planning of industrial parks in Ukraine and is launching a new $10M partnership program.  ubn.news

South Korea's LG Energy Solution says Q2 profit likely up 152% from year ago - ReutersSouth Korea's LG Energy Solution says Q2 profit likely up 152% from year ago  Reuters

Humanoid robots accelerate development, expected to become a lifeline for South Korea's battery industry - digitimesHumanoid robots accelerate development, expected to become a lifeline for South Korea's battery industry  digitimes

South Korea plans to procure more Apache helicopters after budget cut - The Hans IndiaSouth Korea plans to procure more Apache helicopters after budget cut  The Hans India

South Korea urges US trade deadline extension as tariff threat looms - WIONSouth Korea urges US trade deadline extension as tariff threat looms  WION

South Korea launches nationwide cash handout to revive economy - BLiTZ - Fears None But GodSouth Korea launches nationwide cash handout to revive economy  BLiTZ - Fears None But God

South Korea: New martial law rules after political crisis - BBCSouth Korea: New martial law rules after political crisis  BBC

South Korea: Special counsel seeks warrant to arrest ex-President Yoon in martial law case - The Hans IndiaSouth Korea: Special counsel seeks warrant to arrest ex-President Yoon in martial law case  The Hans India

South Korea: International Air Passengers Reach Record High In 2025 1st Half - Ommcom NewsSouth Korea: International Air Passengers Reach Record High In 2025 1st Half  Ommcom News

Now, South Korea Joins China, Japan, India And Singapore In Record-Breaking Air Travel in 2025 First Half: All You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldNow, South Korea Joins China, Japan, India And Singapore In Record-Breaking Air Travel in 2025 First Half: All You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

South Korea’s Stock Market Is Having a Moment - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea’s Stock Market Is Having a Moment  Bloomberg.com

South Korea's Tax Overhaul: A Golden Opportunity for Dividend Hunters in EWY - AInvestSouth Korea's Tax Overhaul: A Golden Opportunity for Dividend Hunters in EWY  AInvest

S. Korea, Britain set to hold 5th round of follow-up negotiations to improve FTA - The Korea HeraldS. Korea, Britain set to hold 5th round of follow-up negotiations to improve FTA  The Korea Herald

South Korea to distribute cash among citizens to boost economy - News Arena IndiaSouth Korea to distribute cash among citizens to boost economy  News Arena India

South Korea trade minister may seek extension to tariff freeze in US talks - ReutersSouth Korea trade minister may seek extension to tariff freeze in US talks  Reuters

The Oceanic Alliance: How South Korea and India Are Charting a New Course in Global Shipbuilding - AInvestThe Oceanic Alliance: How South Korea and India Are Charting a New Course in Global Shipbuilding  AInvest

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

St. George’s University Spotlights Pediatric Careers as Key to South Korean Children’s Well-being #SGU - Media OutReach NewswireSt. George’s University Spotlights Pediatric Careers as Key to South Korean Children’s Well-being #SGU  Media OutReach Newswire

South Korea: Gov't, ruling party agree to strive to curb inflation - lokmattimes.comSouth Korea: Gov't, ruling party agree to strive to curb inflation  lokmattimes.com

South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-president Yoon By Reuters - Investing.comSouth Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-president Yoon By Reuters  Investing.com

Record 1M shop owners close businesses in South Korea in 2024 - Anadolu AjansiRecord 1M shop owners close businesses in South Korea in 2024  Anadolu Ajansi

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

Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore Attract Global Tourists with Political Stability, Flexible Visas, and Strong Connectivity During Middle East Crisis - Travel And Tour WorldJapan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore Attract Global Tourists with Political Stability, Flexible Visas, and Strong Connectivity During Middle East Crisis  Travel And Tour World

South Korea doubts it will hit Donald Trump’s deadline for trade deal - Financial TimesSouth Korea doubts it will hit Donald Trump’s deadline for trade deal  Financial Times

North Korean man makes rare direct land crossing to South - DWNorth Korean man makes rare direct land crossing to South  DW

South Korea Seeks US Trade Deadline Extension as Tariffs Loom - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea Seeks US Trade Deadline Extension as Tariffs Loom  Bloomberg.com

South Korea May Cancel Plans to Buy 36 Apache Helicopters - ??????????South Korea May Cancel Plans to Buy 36 Apache Helicopters  ??????????

US, Japan, India, Ireland, And Vietnam Tourists Spend More On Taxis In South Korea Due To Limited Public Transit Access For Foreign Cards - Travel And Tour WorldUS, Japan, India, Ireland, And Vietnam Tourists Spend More On Taxis In South Korea Due To Limited Public Transit Access For Foreign Cards  Travel And Tour World

Why are South Korea’s shops shutting down in record numbers? - TRT GlobalWhy are South Korea’s shops shutting down in record numbers?  TRT Global

S. Korea's special counsel seeks warrant to detain ex-President Yoon - China DailyS. Korea's special counsel seeks warrant to detain ex-President Yoon  China Daily

South Korea’s plan to buy 36 AH-64 Apache helicopters likely dropped after budget cut - Defence Industry EuropeSouth Korea’s plan to buy 36 AH-64 Apache helicopters likely dropped after budget cut  Defence Industry Europe

South Korea unveils world's 1st recombinant anthrax vaccine - The Korea TimesSouth Korea unveils world's 1st recombinant anthrax vaccine  The Korea Times

Why South Korea Needs a Trade Deal With the United States - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy South Korea Needs a Trade Deal With the United States  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Why This Country’s Stock Market Is Up 30% This Year - The New York TimesWhy This Country’s Stock Market Is Up 30% This Year  The New York Times

How Netflix Both Supercharges and Risks Derailing South Korea’s Content Industry - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Netflix Both Supercharges and Risks Derailing South Korea’s Content Industry  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

South Korean President Nominates Prime Minister and Ministers - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSouth Korean President Nominates Prime Minister and Ministers  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

A new style, tariff trouble and no mention of Yoon: key takeaways from two hours with South Korea’s new president - The GuardianA new style, tariff trouble and no mention of Yoon: key takeaways from two hours with South Korea’s new president  The Guardian

Exclusive: South Korea plans to acquire 36 more U.S. AH-64E Apache attack helicopters amid rising tensions - Army RecognitionExclusive: South Korea plans to acquire 36 more U.S. AH-64E Apache attack helicopters amid rising tensions  Army Recognition

South Korea parliament approves president's nominee for PM Kim Min-seok - ReutersSouth Korea parliament approves president's nominee for PM Kim Min-seok  Reuters

South Korea penalises 'negligent' SK Telecom over major data leak - ReutersSouth Korea penalises 'negligent' SK Telecom over major data leak  Reuters

South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-president Yoon - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewSouth Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-president Yoon  Global Banking | Finance | Review

South Korea's Lee pledges 'bold' economic policy after martial law crisis - ReutersSouth Korea's Lee pledges 'bold' economic policy after martial law crisis  Reuters

Deported Purple Heart Army veteran hopes for U.S. return from South Korea - KITVDeported Purple Heart Army veteran hopes for U.S. return from South Korea  KITV

South Korea parliament approves 31.8 trillion won extra budget to bolster economy - ReutersSouth Korea parliament approves 31.8 trillion won extra budget to bolster economy  Reuters

South Korea to repatriate six North Koreans this week - ????South Korea to repatriate six North Koreans this week  ????

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

Who gets Korea’s cash handouts? Rules for foreign residents explained - The Korea HeraldWho gets Korea’s cash handouts? Rules for foreign residents explained  The Korea Herald

South Koreans decry corporate nexus with the economy of genocide - PressTVSouth Koreans decry corporate nexus with the economy of genocide  PressTV

Rubio calls off his Japan and South Korea visit, Nikkei reports - ReutersRubio calls off his Japan and South Korea visit, Nikkei reports  Reuters

South Korea commences P-8A operations - FlightGlobalSouth Korea commences P-8A operations  FlightGlobal

South Korea passes commercial bill revision to tackle 'Korea discount' - ReutersSouth Korea passes commercial bill revision to tackle 'Korea discount'  Reuters

South Korea proposes ways to deepen manufacturing cooperation in trade talks with US: ministry - Gulf TodaySouth Korea proposes ways to deepen manufacturing cooperation in trade talks with US: ministry  Gulf Today

South Korea turns off propaganda loudspeakers to North Korea - BBCSouth Korea turns off propaganda loudspeakers to North Korea  BBC

Why Google Maps Can’t Guide You Through Seoul - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhy Google Maps Can’t Guide You Through Seoul  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Silence on DMZ masks persistent tensions along inter-Korean border - The Korea TimesSilence on DMZ masks persistent tensions along inter-Korean border  The Korea Times

South Korea’s gas stations continue steady decline - The Korea HeraldSouth Korea’s gas stations continue steady decline  The Korea Herald

US secures trade deal with Vietnam as negotiations continue with S Korea - Al JazeeraUS secures trade deal with Vietnam as negotiations continue with S Korea  Al Jazeera

[Minute to Read] S. Korea to distribute cash vouchers to all citizens starting July 21 - ????[Minute to Read] S. Korea to distribute cash vouchers to all citizens starting July 21  ????

South Korea proposes means to deepen manufacturing cooperation in trade talks with US - ????? ????? ???????South Korea proposes means to deepen manufacturing cooperation in trade talks with US  ????? ????? ???????

See swarms of ‘lovebugs’ invade South Korea - CNNSee swarms of ‘lovebugs’ invade South Korea  CNN

South Koreans to receive 150,000 won cash handouts starting July 21 - The Korea TimesSouth Koreans to receive 150,000 won cash handouts starting July 21  The Korea Times

South Korea’s Point Man on Trade to Seek Later Tariff Deadline - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea’s Point Man on Trade to Seek Later Tariff Deadline  Bloomberg.com

Elite high schools' dominance wanes at South Korea's top universities - The Korea TimesElite high schools' dominance wanes at South Korea's top universities  The Korea Times

South Korea launches new measures to boost won-trading during extended hours - ReutersSouth Korea launches new measures to boost won-trading during extended hours  Reuters

Seoul Is Going Easy on Its Lovebugs. Many People Want Them Dead. - The New York TimesSeoul Is Going Easy on Its Lovebugs. Many People Want Them Dead.  The New York Times

South Korea presidential adviser heads to Washington ahead of tariffs deadline - TradingViewSouth Korea presidential adviser heads to Washington ahead of tariffs deadline  TradingView

S. Korea to begin cash handouts to all citizens July 21 - The Korea HeraldS. Korea to begin cash handouts to all citizens July 21  The Korea Herald

South Korea Seeks Arrest of Ex-President Yoon Over Martial Law Controversy - ?????South Korea Seeks Arrest of Ex-President Yoon Over Martial Law Controversy  ?????

South Korea June inflation beats forecasts - ReutersSouth Korea June inflation beats forecasts  Reuters

North Korean crossed MDL into South Korea Thursday: JCS - The Korea HeraldNorth Korean crossed MDL into South Korea Thursday: JCS  The Korea Herald

South Korea coach eager to test new defenders at East Asian football tournament - The Korea TimesSouth Korea coach eager to test new defenders at East Asian football tournament  The Korea Times

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

Seoul wrestles with how to handle invasion of ‘lovebugs’ - The GuardianSeoul wrestles with how to handle invasion of ‘lovebugs’  The Guardian

Watch: Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea - BBCWatch: Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea  BBC

US will strike North Korea if South attacked with nukes, South's spy chief nominee says - ReutersUS will strike North Korea if South attacked with nukes, South's spy chief nominee says  Reuters

Rubio skips South Korea visit as coordination on North Korea policy stalls - NK NewsRubio skips South Korea visit as coordination on North Korea policy stalls  NK News

South Korea to Fund $10M in Infrastructure Projects in Ukraine - Odessa JournalSouth Korea to Fund $10M in Infrastructure Projects in Ukraine  Odessa Journal

South Korea, Japan step up as US targets China’s shipbuilding – can they succeed? - South China Morning PostSouth Korea, Japan step up as US targets China’s shipbuilding – can they succeed?  South China Morning Post

Can South Korea’s new president get his country back on track? - The EconomistCan South Korea’s new president get his country back on track?  The Economist

What is happening in South Korea? Seoul has caught the lovebug that nobody wants - CNNWhat is happening in South Korea? Seoul has caught the lovebug that nobody wants  CNN

South Korea celebrates the transformative power of ‘Squid Game’ - Los Angeles TimesSouth Korea celebrates the transformative power of ‘Squid Game’  Los Angeles Times

S. Korea likely to scrap plan to buy 36 additional Apache helicopters - ????S. Korea likely to scrap plan to buy 36 additional Apache helicopters  ????

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

South Korea travel - Lonely PlanetSouth Korea travel  Lonely Planet

What is causing South Korea’s ‘lovebug’ crisis? - The IndependentWhat is causing South Korea’s ‘lovebug’ crisis?  The Independent