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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Yoon Suk Yeol: S Korea prosecutors seek death penalty over failed insurrection attempt - BBC
  1. Yoon Suk Yeol: S Korea prosecutors seek death penalty over failed insurrection attempt  BBC
  2. South Korea prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-President Yoon  Al Jazeera
  3. South Korea’s former President Yoon faces death penalty  CNN

Cymbal of unity? South Korea and Japan leaders bash out K-pop hits after summit talks - The Guardian
  1. Cymbal of unity? South Korea and Japan leaders bash out K-pop hits after summit talks  The Guardian
  2. Amid China-Japan Spat, Both Countries Court South Korea  Time Magazine
  3. K-pop drum duet caps off Japan and South Korea's diplomatic meeting  BBC

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says no chance of improved ties with the South - Al JazeeraNorth Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says no chance of improved ties with the South  Al Jazeera
South Korea's Lee orders review to look at restoring North Korea military pact - The HinduSouth Korea's Lee orders review to look at restoring North Korea military pact  The Hindu
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion  Reuters
How Apple executives’ ‘extended hotel stays’ in South Korea may not be working - Times of IndiaHow Apple executives’ ‘extended hotel stays’ in South Korea may not be working  Times of India
China and South Korea oppose erroneous remarks by certain politician on Taiwan question: embassy - Global TimesChina and South Korea oppose erroneous remarks by certain politician on Taiwan question: embassy  Global Times
Suspected ransomware attack threatens one of South Korea’s largest companies - The Record from Recorded Future NewsSuspected ransomware attack threatens one of South Korea’s largest companies  The Record from Recorded Future News
South Korea: How a chewy cookie inspired by Dubai chocolate has taken over the nation - BBCSouth Korea: How a chewy cookie inspired by Dubai chocolate has taken over the nation  BBC
PIL splits $1.5bn container ship haul between China and South Korea - Tradewinds NewsPIL splits $1.5bn container ship haul between China and South Korea  Tradewinds News
South Korea's Presidential Review: Military Agreement Restoration - DevdiscourseSouth Korea's Presidential Review: Military Agreement Restoration  Devdiscourse
Nuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Korea - NPRNuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Korea  NPR
Japan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge - DW.comJapan, South Korea vow stronger ties amid China challenge  DW.com
Drumstick diplomacy for Japan and South Korea as leaders bang out K-pop hits - CNNDrumstick diplomacy for Japan and South Korea as leaders bang out K-pop hits  CNN
South Korea’s labour market weakens, supporting central bank’s dovish stance - ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING ThinkSouth Korea’s labour market weakens, supporting central bank’s dovish stance  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think
South Korea signals response after probe into alleged North Korean drone incursions - National HeraldSouth Korea signals response after probe into alleged North Korean drone incursions  National Herald
The Row Over South Korea’s Push for a Native AI Model: Chinese Code - The Wall Street JournalThe Row Over South Korea’s Push for a Native AI Model: Chinese Code  The Wall Street Journal
South Korea Asks China, Japan To Resolve Conflict; 'Find Common Ground' - Times of IndiaSouth Korea Asks China, Japan To Resolve Conflict; 'Find Common Ground'  Times of India
South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President in Insurrection Case - Time MagazineSouth Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President in Insurrection Case  Time Magazine
Watch the Leaders of Japan and South Korea Jam to K-pop on the Drums - The New York TimesWatch the Leaders of Japan and South Korea Jam to K-pop on the Drums  The New York Times
South Korea’s Revised AI Basic Act to Take Effect January 22 With New Oversight, Watermarking Rules - BABL AISouth Korea’s Revised AI Basic Act to Take Effect January 22 With New Oversight, Watermarking Rules  BABL AI
South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung Meets Japan’s Sanae Takaichi in Nara to Strengthen Ties - Daily PioneerSouth Korea’s Lee Jae Myung Meets Japan’s Sanae Takaichi in Nara to Strengthen Ties  Daily Pioneer
Rich in symbolism, Takaichi-Lee talks highlight strong Japan-South Korea ties - The Japan TimesRich in symbolism, Takaichi-Lee talks highlight strong Japan-South Korea ties  The Japan Times
South Korea Data Center Market Investment Analysis Report 2026-2031: Coverage of 58 Existing Facilities, 26 Upcoming Facilities, and 16+ Locations - Yahoo FinanceSouth Korea Data Center Market Investment Analysis Report 2026-2031: Coverage of 58 Existing Facilities, 26 Upcoming Facilities, and 16+ Locations  Yahoo Finance
South Korea’s former President Yoon faces death penalty - CNNSouth Korea’s former President Yoon faces death penalty  CNN
Japan & South Korea Leaders Stun Crowd With K-Pop Drum Jam After Summit - Times of IndiaJapan & South Korea Leaders Stun Crowd With K-Pop Drum Jam After Summit  Times of India
China extends anti-dumping duties on solar-grade silicon from US, South Korea - pv magazine InternationalChina extends anti-dumping duties on solar-grade silicon from US, South Korea  pv magazine International
South Korean President Meets Japanese Prime Minister - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineSouth Korean President Meets Japanese Prime Minister  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Suspected cyberattack at South Korean company may expose 9.6M accounts: Report - Anadolu AjansiSuspected cyberattack at South Korean company may expose 9.6M accounts: Report  Anadolu Ajansi
South Korea's special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law bid - CNBCSouth Korea's special prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law bid  CNBC
Prosecutors seek death for South Korea’s former leader over martial law attempt - The Washington PostProsecutors seek death for South Korea’s former leader over martial law attempt  The Washington Post
From diplomacy to drumbeats: Japan, South Korea leaders bond over K-pop - Gulf NewsFrom diplomacy to drumbeats: Japan, South Korea leaders bond over K-pop  Gulf News
Japanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit - NBC NewsJapanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit  NBC News
South Korea: Middle aged Koreans are anxious about their retirement - Asia Insurance ReviewSouth Korea: Middle aged Koreans are anxious about their retirement  Asia Insurance Review
Japan-South Korea Summit: Why Middle Power Cooperation Matters More Than Ever in an Imperializing World - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineJapan-South Korea Summit: Why Middle Power Cooperation Matters More Than Ever in an Imperializing World  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Video: Japan and South Korea Reinforce Ties With a K-Pop Jam Session - The New York TimesVideo: Japan and South Korea Reinforce Ties With a K-Pop Jam Session  The New York Times
Japan, South Korea Seek Deeper Ties As China Tensions Rise - NDTV ProfitJapan, South Korea Seek Deeper Ties As China Tensions Rise  NDTV Profit
Leaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperation - AP NewsLeaders of South Korea and Japan agree to improve cooperation  AP News
South Korea Import Prices Show Slower Growth - TradingView — Track All MarketsSouth Korea Import Prices Show Slower Growth  TradingView — Track All Markets
South Korea Tells Japan of Intention to Join CPTPP - nippon.comSouth Korea Tells Japan of Intention to Join CPTPP  nippon.com
South Korea Jobless Rate Hits Near 5-Year High - TradingView — Track All MarketsSouth Korea Jobless Rate Hits Near 5-Year High  TradingView — Track All Markets
South Korea urges X to protect minors from Grok deepfakes - Tech in AsiaSouth Korea urges X to protect minors from Grok deepfakes  Tech in Asia
South Korea’s Kospi Breaks 4,700 As Chip Gear Orders Roll In - FinimizeSouth Korea’s Kospi Breaks 4,700 As Chip Gear Orders Roll In  Finimize
South Korea Seeks Death Penalty for Yoon Suk Yeol: Risk January 14 - MeykaSouth Korea Seeks Death Penalty for Yoon Suk Yeol: Risk January 14  Meyka
South Korea’s Unemployment Hit 4.1% As Government Jobs Rolled Off - FinimizeSouth Korea’s Unemployment Hit 4.1% As Government Jobs Rolled Off  Finimize
South Koreas finance chief links pension strategy, digital assets to currency stability - aju pressSouth Koreas finance chief links pension strategy, digital assets to currency stability  aju press
Wyndham expands operations in South Korea with new properties - Yahoo FinanceWyndham expands operations in South Korea with new properties  Yahoo Finance
South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law - ReutersSouth Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law  Reuters
South Korea Export Price Growth Slows in December - TradingView — Track All MarketsSouth Korea Export Price Growth Slows in December  TradingView — Track All Markets
Japan and South Korea leaders break into K-pop drumming after historic summit - The IndependentJapan and South Korea leaders break into K-pop drumming after historic summit  The Independent
South Korea: Internal rift deepening in main opposition party over move to expel ex-leader Han Dong-hoon - lokmattimes.comSouth Korea: Internal rift deepening in main opposition party over move to expel ex-leader Han Dong-hoon  lokmattimes.com
South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol - The GuardianSouth Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol  The Guardian
South Korea announces completion of KF-21 flight test program - Breaking DefenseSouth Korea announces completion of KF-21 flight test program  Breaking Defense
Japan and South Korea pledge stronger ties amid North Asian tensions - Macao NewsJapan and South Korea pledge stronger ties amid North Asian tensions  Macao News
Japan Courts South Korea Amid Rift With China - Foreign PolicyJapan Courts South Korea Amid Rift With China  Foreign Policy
Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes muscles - Space War NewsLeaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes muscles  Space War News
South Korea's fusion energy future questioned with sole focus on magnetic confinement fusion - digitimesSouth Korea's fusion energy future questioned with sole focus on magnetic confinement fusion  digitimes
Takaichi and South Korea’s Lee to take ties to ‘new heights’ amid Japan-China rift - The Japan TimesTakaichi and South Korea’s Lee to take ties to ‘new heights’ amid Japan-China rift  The Japan Times
Japan, South Korea leaders drum up viral moment with K-pop jam - France 24Japan, South Korea leaders drum up viral moment with K-pop jam  France 24
Korea beats US and UK in global passport race - The Korea TimesKorea beats US and UK in global passport race  The Korea Times
Summit meeting: Japan and South Korea aim to strengthen relationship - Table.BriefingsSummit meeting: Japan and South Korea aim to strengthen relationship  Table.Briefings
South Korea-Japan summit faces backlash in Seoul - PressTVSouth Korea-Japan summit faces backlash in Seoul  PressTV
Japanese and South Korean leaders bang out surprise K-pop drum duet - CBS NewsJapanese and South Korean leaders bang out surprise K-pop drum duet  CBS News
Kim Jong Un’s sister says South’s hopes for better relations are an ‘illusion’ - The IndependentKim Jong Un’s sister says South’s hopes for better relations are an ‘illusion’  The Independent
South Korea-Japan summit exposes ‘strategic’ divide amid great-power tensions - South China Morning PostSouth Korea-Japan summit exposes ‘strategic’ divide amid great-power tensions  South China Morning Post
South Korea: Death penalty call for ex-President Yoon a step backward for human rights - Amnesty InternationalSouth Korea: Death penalty call for ex-President Yoon a step backward for human rights  Amnesty International
South Korea presses X to shield minors from explicit AI deepfakes via Grok - Yeni Safak EnglishSouth Korea presses X to shield minors from explicit AI deepfakes via Grok  Yeni Safak English
South Korea faces teacher quota dispute as student rolls shrink - upi.comSouth Korea faces teacher quota dispute as student rolls shrink  upi.com
Japanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit - AP NewsJapanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit  AP News
Human Rights Concerns Rise as South Korea Considers Death Sentence for Ex-President Yoon - fundsforNGOs NewsHuman Rights Concerns Rise as South Korea Considers Death Sentence for Ex-President Yoon  fundsforNGOs News
South Korea's tech independence drive under scrutiny over China links - digitimesSouth Korea's tech independence drive under scrutiny over China links  digitimes
South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for former leader Yoon - The Japan TimesSouth Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for former leader Yoon  The Japan Times
K-pop drum duet steals the show at Japan-South Korea summit - Gamereactor UKK-pop drum duet steals the show at Japan-South Korea summit  Gamereactor UK
Japan PM Takaichi, South Korea's Lee visit World Heritage temple in Nara - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWSJapan PM Takaichi, South Korea's Lee visit World Heritage temple in Nara  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former South Korea President - The New York TimesProsecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former South Korea President  The New York Times
What’s fuelling South Korea’s running boom? A look at the fitness obsession - South China Morning PostWhat’s fuelling South Korea’s running boom? A look at the fitness obsession  South China Morning Post
South Korea's Lee gifted PM Takaichi drum set during Japan visit - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWSSouth Korea's Lee gifted PM Takaichi drum set during Japan visit  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS
Heatwave deaths drove South Korea's 2024 disaster toll to 387 - upi.comHeatwave deaths drove South Korea's 2024 disaster toll to 387  upi.com
South Korea: Seoul to take corresponding action after probe into drone incursions alleged by North - lokmattimes.comSouth Korea: Seoul to take corresponding action after probe into drone incursions alleged by North  lokmattimes.com
South Korea Admits Navigation Structure Failure At Muan Airport In Jeju Air Crash - aviationtoday.inSouth Korea Admits Navigation Structure Failure At Muan Airport In Jeju Air Crash  aviationtoday.in
North Korea accuses the South of flying drones across the border - NBC NewsNorth Korea accuses the South of flying drones across the border  NBC News
Japanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit - ABC NewsJapanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit  ABC News
Japan, South Korea push for closer ties to counter regional tension - ReutersJapan, South Korea push for closer ties to counter regional tension  Reuters
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion - YahooNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong says South's hopes for better relations are an illusion  Yahoo
South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge - ABC NewsSouth Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge  ABC News
Cambodia and South Korea Pledge to Bolster Law Enforcement - CambodianessCambodia and South Korea Pledge to Bolster Law Enforcement  Cambodianess
Prosecutor seeks death sentence for ex-South Korean leader Yoon over martial law decree - NBC NewsProsecutor seeks death sentence for ex-South Korean leader Yoon over martial law decree  NBC News
South Korea vehicle imports surge 22% in December - Yahoo! AutosSouth Korea vehicle imports surge 22% in December  Yahoo! Autos
South Korea to increase public purchases of AI, other innovation goods - MLexSouth Korea to increase public purchases of AI, other innovation goods  MLex
South Korea and Japan’s leaders jam to K-pop hits - South China Morning PostSouth Korea and Japan’s leaders jam to K-pop hits  South China Morning Post
South Korea’s Yoon could become ‘martyr’ if given death penalty: analysts - South China Morning PostSouth Korea’s Yoon could become ‘martyr’ if given death penalty: analysts  South China Morning Post
South Korea December 2025: sales jump one-third, full-year volumes up 23% - Structured Retail ProductsSouth Korea December 2025: sales jump one-third, full-year volumes up 23%  Structured Retail Products
South Korea AI champions caught using Chinese code amid $6.9B ‘sovereign AI’ outlay - CryptopolitanSouth Korea AI champions caught using Chinese code amid $6.9B ‘sovereign AI’ outlay  Cryptopolitan
After the summit, leaders of Japan and South Korea loosen up in a jam session on K-pop tunes - YahooAfter the summit, leaders of Japan and South Korea loosen up in a jam session on K-pop tunes  Yahoo
Japan-South Korea Summit: Build up Cooperation through Frequent Reciprocal Visits between Leaders - The Japan NewsJapan-South Korea Summit: Build up Cooperation through Frequent Reciprocal Visits between Leaders  The Japan News
South Korean Household Lending Falls for First Time in Nearly a Year - KoreabizwireSouth Korean Household Lending Falls for First Time in Nearly a Year  Koreabizwire
Japan and South Korea Leaders Unite Through K-pop Drum Diplomacy - ?????Japan and South Korea Leaders Unite Through K-pop Drum Diplomacy  ?????
Philippines to take delivery of first OPV from South Korea - navalnews.comPhilippines to take delivery of first OPV from South Korea  navalnews.com
South Korea Prosecutor Calls for Death Penalty for Ex-President Yoon - DevdiscourseSouth Korea Prosecutor Calls for Death Penalty for Ex-President Yoon  Devdiscourse
‘I took a fam trip around South Korea by train – here’s how I’d sell it to clients’ - TTG Media‘I took a fam trip around South Korea by train – here’s how I’d sell it to clients’  TTG Media