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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  2. China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says  Reuters
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South Korea Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on April 4 - The Indian Express
  1. South Korea Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on April 4  The Indian Express
  2. South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday  Al Jazeera
  3. What to expect after the new ruling on South Korean President Yoon's impeachment  Hindustan Times


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South Korea will provide finance to small- and medium-sized domestic shipping companies - Lloyd's ListSouth Korea will provide finance to small- and medium-sized domestic shipping companies  Lloyd's List

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South Korea’s Top Court To Decide On Yoon’s Impeachment On April 4 - StratNews GlobalSouth Korea’s Top Court To Decide On Yoon’s Impeachment On April 4  StratNews Global

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South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on Yoon’s impeachment - AP NewsSouth Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on Yoon’s impeachment  AP News

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Apple's Find My has finally launched in South Korea - EngadgetApple's Find My has finally launched in South Korea  Engadget

South Korea's president could lose his job on April 4, four months after he tried and failed to impose martial law - FortuneSouth Korea's president could lose his job on April 4, four months after he tried and failed to impose martial law  Fortune

South Korea’s President Will Learn His Fate on Friday - The New York TimesSouth Korea’s President Will Learn His Fate on Friday  The New York Times

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China, Japan and South Korea to strengthen free trade - DWChina, Japan and South Korea to strengthen free trade  DW

South Korea Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon's impeachment on April 4 - ReutersSouth Korea Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon's impeachment on April 4  Reuters

Huge South Korea wildfires kill 27 and threaten to destroy ancient temples - BBCHuge South Korea wildfires kill 27 and threaten to destroy ancient temples  BBC

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South Korean court to rule Friday on Yoon’s impeachment - upi.comSouth Korean court to rule Friday on Yoon’s impeachment  upi.com

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South Korea: Death toll in 'worst ever' wildfires rises to 24 - BBCSouth Korea: Death toll in 'worst ever' wildfires rises to 24  BBC

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South Korea struggles to contain wildfires that have killed 28 - AP NewsSouth Korea struggles to contain wildfires that have killed 28  AP News

South Korea: Race to save lives and ancient artefacts as wildfires rage - BBCSouth Korea: Race to save lives and ancient artefacts as wildfires rage  BBC

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Archbishop of Seoul mobilizes relief efforts as wildfires devastate South Korea - Vatican NewsArchbishop of Seoul mobilizes relief efforts as wildfires devastate South Korea  Vatican News

South Korea Constitutional Court to rule on President Yoon’s impeachment on April 4 - The Straits TimesSouth Korea Constitutional Court to rule on President Yoon’s impeachment on April 4  The Straits Times

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South Korea’s Constitutional Court to Rule on Yoon’s Impeachment on April 4 - Arise NewsSouth Korea’s Constitutional Court to Rule on Yoon’s Impeachment on April 4  Arise News

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South Korea police say rite at family grave led to deadly wildfire - ReutersSouth Korea police say rite at family grave led to deadly wildfire  Reuters

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