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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Why South Korean pop culture rocks and North Korea's does not - The EconomistWhy South Korean pop culture rocks and North Korea's does not  The Economist
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U.S., South Korea outline visions for cost-sharing on troops - The Japan TimesU.S., South Korea outline visions for cost-sharing on troops  The Japan Times
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles, South Korea, Japan say - ReutersNorth Korea fires ballistic missiles, South Korea, Japan say  Reuters
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US and South Korea to meet on American troop costs this week - ReutersUS and South Korea to meet on American troop costs this week  Reuters
South Koreans sue government over climate change, saying policy violates human rights - NPRSouth Koreans sue government over climate change, saying policy violates human rights  NPR
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U.S., South Korea, Japan conduct naval drills as tensions deepen with North Korea - The HinduU.S., South Korea, Japan conduct naval drills as tensions deepen with North Korea  The Hindu
India, South Korea discuss developments in nuclear non-proliferation - United News of IndiaIndia, South Korea discuss developments in nuclear non-proliferation  United News of India
North Korea holds first 'nuclear trigger' drills as U.S. and South set for cost-sharing talks - The Japan TimesNorth Korea holds first 'nuclear trigger' drills as U.S. and South set for cost-sharing talks  The Japan Times
South Korea's Hanwha to supply more rocket launchers to Poland for $1.64 bln - ReutersSouth Korea's Hanwha to supply more rocket launchers to Poland for $1.64 bln  Reuters
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South Korea's Election Weakened the Country's Left Parties - Jacobin magazineSouth Korea's Election Weakened the Country's Left Parties  Jacobin magazine
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North Korea hacking teams hack South Korea defence contractors - police - ReutersNorth Korea hacking teams hack South Korea defence contractors - police  Reuters
North Korea fires suspected short-range missiles into ocean, South says - NBC NewsNorth Korea fires suspected short-range missiles into ocean, South says  NBC News
North Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, Seoul says - FRANCE 24 EnglishNorth Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, Seoul says  FRANCE 24 English
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