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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Kospi crashes 10% as global selloff deepens: 3 key factors behind South Korea's market fall - Moneycontrol.com
  1. Kospi crashes 10% as global selloff deepens: 3 key factors behind South Korea's market fall  Moneycontrol.com
  2. South Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  Yahoo Finance
  3. South Korea's KOSPI posts biggest fall since early March as chipmakers slump  Reuters
  4. South Korea's KOSPI drops 7% as global chipmaker selloff deepens  The Economic Times
  5. Asian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  AP News
  6. South Korean shares tumble as chip selloff and China competition fears hit KOSPI  BusinessLine
  7. KOSPI crashes 11%: Why South Korea's stock market is witnessing a massive selloff  India Today
  8. investingLive Asia-pacific FX news wrap: South Korea stock markets crushed  investingLive
  9. South Korea's KOSPI drops 7% as global chipmaker selloff deepens  TradingView

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How South Korea Is Using AI Cameras To Prevent Suicides - NDTVHow South Korea Is Using AI Cameras To Prevent Suicides  NDTV
U.S. and Korean tech stocks are now tightly linked — and that could be a worry for investors - CNBCU.S. and Korean tech stocks are now tightly linked — and that could be a worry for investors  CNBC
Bitcoin slides 2% after U.S. close while Korea’s Kospi plunges 10% - CoinDeskBitcoin slides 2% after U.S. close while Korea’s Kospi plunges 10%  CoinDesk
South Korea to enshrine nuclear non-proliferation pledge in law as it pursues nuclear-powered subs: Report - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea to enshrine nuclear non-proliferation pledge in law as it pursues nuclear-powered subs: Report  Anadolu Ajansi
What a 1954 French Debate Can Teach South Korea About Nuclear Survival - Modern DiplomacyWhat a 1954 French Debate Can Teach South Korea About Nuclear Survival  Modern Diplomacy
Thousands raised to bring home newlywed Malaysian killed in South Korea - South China Morning PostThousands raised to bring home newlywed Malaysian killed in South Korea  South China Morning Post
South Korea's KOSPI falls 5%. What's next - investingLiveSouth Korea's KOSPI falls 5%. What's next  investingLive
'AI for All' project underway in South Korea - GovMedia'AI for All' project underway in South Korea  GovMedia
South Korea's stock market now closely mirrors US tech due to AI-driven chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix. - PluangSouth Korea's stock market now closely mirrors US tech due to AI-driven chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix.  Pluang
AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea’s capital - The Japan TimesAI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea’s capital  The Japan Times
Singapore, Brazil lead country ETF gains as South Korea's AI rally unwinds - Moneycontrol.comSingapore, Brazil lead country ETF gains as South Korea's AI rally unwinds  Moneycontrol.com
Japan and South Korea Stocks Plunge; Kospi Slumps Nearly 11% Following 30% July Drop as Kioxia, Samsung, SK Hynix Tumble - TradingKeyJapan and South Korea Stocks Plunge; Kospi Slumps Nearly 11% Following 30% July Drop as Kioxia, Samsung, SK Hynix Tumble  TradingKey
Black Tuesday for KOSPI: South Korea's stock market crashes 11%; Samsung, SK Hynix lead rout - Business TodayBlack Tuesday for KOSPI: South Korea's stock market crashes 11%; Samsung, SK Hynix lead rout  Business Today
South Korea rolls out domestic NPU chips across public CCTV systems - MLexSouth Korea rolls out domestic NPU chips across public CCTV systems  MLex
Asian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - seMissourianAsian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  seMissourian
South Korea Holds Public Hearing On Green Economy Partnership Agreement Participation - SolarQuarterSouth Korea Holds Public Hearing On Green Economy Partnership Agreement Participation  SolarQuarter
Heavy rains in South Korea revive false claims about Chinese cloud seeding - YahooHeavy rains in South Korea revive false claims about Chinese cloud seeding  Yahoo
China Surpasses South Korea in LNG Carrier Orders for First Time as Korean Shipyards Hit Capacity Limits - imarinenews.comChina Surpasses South Korea in LNG Carrier Orders for First Time as Korean Shipyards Hit Capacity Limits  imarinenews.com
Brazil, South Korea agree to advance talks for Mercosur trade deal - ReutersBrazil, South Korea agree to advance talks for Mercosur trade deal  Reuters
South Korea may cap leveraged ETF investments for retail investors, media reports say - Yahoo FinanceSouth Korea may cap leveraged ETF investments for retail investors, media reports say  Yahoo Finance
Sam Altman eyes South Korea as testbed for OpenAIs first hardware device - The TribuneSam Altman eyes South Korea as testbed for OpenAIs first hardware device  The Tribune
South Korea to enshrine nuclear nonproliferation in submarine law - The Korea HeraldSouth Korea to enshrine nuclear nonproliferation in submarine law  The Korea Herald
World's Best Index Falls Into Bear Market In Another Bad Sign For AI Stocks - Investor's Business DailyWorld's Best Index Falls Into Bear Market In Another Bad Sign For AI Stocks  Investor's Business Daily
Korean mortgage rates climb to highest level in two years, seven months - Korea JoongAng DailyKorean mortgage rates climb to highest level in two years, seven months  Korea JoongAng Daily
Korea's population totals edge up due to immigration - Korea JoongAng DailyKorea's population totals edge up due to immigration  Korea JoongAng Daily
Asian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - Northeast Mississippi Daily JournalAsian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
Asian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - Oskaloosa HeraldAsian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  Oskaloosa Herald
Korea expands, relaxes work visa policies in bid to attract and keep more global talent - Korea JoongAng DailyKorea expands, relaxes work visa policies in bid to attract and keep more global talent  Korea JoongAng Daily
Buddhist monk who died during retreat donates organs to four patients - Korea JoongAng DailyBuddhist monk who died during retreat donates organs to four patients  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 9% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - WRALSouth Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 9% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  WRAL
Brazil, South Korea Accelerate Mercosur Trade Deal Talks | Lula Announces Working Group | Videos - Hindustan TimesBrazil, South Korea Accelerate Mercosur Trade Deal Talks | Lula Announces Working Group | Videos  Hindustan Times
Submarine bill locks in Korea’s nonnuclear pledge - Korea JoongAng DailySubmarine bill locks in Korea’s nonnuclear pledge  Korea JoongAng Daily
Korea to get tougher on lodgings, restaurants, taxis that overcharge tourists - Korea JoongAng DailyKorea to get tougher on lodgings, restaurants, taxis that overcharge tourists  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - The Killeen Daily HeraldSouth Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  The Killeen Daily Herald
Lee and Lula revive bid for Korea-Mercosur pact, deepen defense ties - The Korea HeraldLee and Lula revive bid for Korea-Mercosur pact, deepen defense ties  The Korea Herald
Taiwan shares tumble Tuesday morning on falls in South Korea, Japan - Focus TaiwanTaiwan shares tumble Tuesday morning on falls in South Korea, Japan  Focus Taiwan
Seoul Bets Big: What South Korea’s $518 Billion Semiconductor Gamble Means for Global Tech Companies - Foley & Lardner LLPSeoul Bets Big: What South Korea’s $518 Billion Semiconductor Gamble Means for Global Tech Companies  Foley & Lardner LLP
Special police unit disbands after ending investigations into cases from special counsels - Korea JoongAng DailySpecial police unit disbands after ending investigations into cases from special counsels  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea's chip giants strike $700 billion in AI deals, and the fine print comes later - CRN AsiaSouth Korea's chip giants strike $700 billion in AI deals, and the fine print comes later  CRN Asia
North Korea to face off against South in soccer rematch at Asian Games - NK NewsNorth Korea to face off against South in soccer rematch at Asian Games  NK News
South Korea’s AI Boom and the Risks Beneath - Frontline MagazineSouth Korea’s AI Boom and the Risks Beneath  Frontline Magazine
South Korea’s Leveraged ETF Gambit Backfires as SK Hynix and Samsung Sink - Barron'sSouth Korea’s Leveraged ETF Gambit Backfires as SK Hynix and Samsung Sink  Barron's
Asian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - News-Press NOWAsian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  News-Press NOW
Asian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - The Sun ChronicleAsian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  The Sun Chronicle
Asian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - KSATAsian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  KSAT
Betting on the Future: Prediction Markets, Cryptocurrency, and South Korean Law - Korea Economic Institute of America -Betting on the Future: Prediction Markets, Cryptocurrency, and South Korean Law  Korea Economic Institute of America -
South Korea Courts Brazil For K-Beauty Growth - BusinesskoreaSouth Korea Courts Brazil For K-Beauty Growth  Businesskorea
South Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 9%, triggering a trading halt, on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - 10TVSouth Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 9%, triggering a trading halt, on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  10TV
Lee arrives in São Paulo for business roundtable in 2nd stop in Brazil trip - Korea JoongAng DailyLee arrives in São Paulo for business roundtable in 2nd stop in Brazil trip  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea’s consumer confidence hits four-month high on chip boom - The Business TimesSouth Korea’s consumer confidence hits four-month high on chip boom  The Business Times
Asian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - Toronto StarAsian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  Toronto Star
"Black July" looms large as South Korea's stock market mounts a defense of the 6,000-point level - Moomoo"Black July" looms large as South Korea's stock market mounts a defense of the 6,000-point level  Moomoo
Lee, Lula agree to boost Korea-Brazil cooperation, work to resume Korea-Mercosur FTA talks - The Korea TimesLee, Lula agree to boost Korea-Brazil cooperation, work to resume Korea-Mercosur FTA talks  The Korea Times
Asian chip stocks slide as China competition fears rattle AI trade - ReutersAsian chip stocks slide as China competition fears rattle AI trade  Reuters
Asian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - Traverse City Record-EagleAsian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  Traverse City Record-Eagle
South Korea’s Kospi sinks more than 10% as semiconductor stocks tumble - The IndependentSouth Korea’s Kospi sinks more than 10% as semiconductor stocks tumble  The Independent
South Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - The Daily GazetteSouth Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  The Daily Gazette
South Korea's Junior Handball Team Wins Asian Title After 8 Years - ????South Korea's Junior Handball Team Wins Asian Title After 8 Years  ????
South Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks - Temple Daily TelegramSouth Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks  Temple Daily Telegram
Australian-founded restaurant at centre of South Korean court case over ant garnish - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian-founded restaurant at centre of South Korean court case over ant garnish  ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
RAM Opens First Official Showroom in South Korea - ????RAM Opens First Official Showroom in South Korea  ????
South Korea Financial Markets - The Herald JournalSouth Korea Financial Markets  The Herald Journal
South Korea airs concerns over North Korean border activity - dw.comSouth Korea airs concerns over North Korean border activity  dw.com
Inside South Korea's world-beating bear market - ReutersInside South Korea's world-beating bear market  Reuters
South Korea to crack down on tourist overcharging - Cebu Daily NewsSouth Korea to crack down on tourist overcharging  Cebu Daily News
Korea, Brazil Enter New Phase with MERCOSUR Trade Deal - ????Korea, Brazil Enter New Phase with MERCOSUR Trade Deal  ????
The Trump effect on Japan–South Korea relations - East Asia ForumThe Trump effect on Japan–South Korea relations  East Asia Forum
Kospi plunges 8% as chip selloff triggers third July halt in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizKospi plunges 8% as chip selloff triggers third July halt in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
As the world rearms, South Korea aims to cash in - dw.comAs the world rearms, South Korea aims to cash in  dw.com
South Korea Enters Super-Aged Society as Elderly Reach 20.7% - ????South Korea Enters Super-Aged Society as Elderly Reach 20.7%  ????
South Korea and Mongolia Enter a ‘Golden Era’ of Partnership - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificSouth Korea and Mongolia Enter a ‘Golden Era’ of Partnership  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
AI investment fears lift big tech CDS, rattle KOSPI in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizAI investment fears lift big tech CDS, rattle KOSPI in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
New U.S. envoy Steel to arrive in Seoul amid pileup of bilateral issues - Korea JoongAng DailyNew U.S. envoy Steel to arrive in Seoul amid pileup of bilateral issues  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea ends odd-even driving insurance discount after 3 months - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizSouth Korea ends odd-even driving insurance discount after 3 months - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
Samsung has launched a special debit card for travelers - SamMobileSamsung has launched a special debit card for travelers  SamMobile
South Korean court gives ousted President Yoon suspended jail term for lying during campaign - AP NewsSouth Korean court gives ousted President Yoon suspended jail term for lying during campaign  AP News
South Korea’s international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming - Al JazeeraSouth Korea’s international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming  Al Jazeera
South Korea Urges Japan to Reflect Forced Labor at Hashima - ????South Korea Urges Japan to Reflect Forced Labor at Hashima  ????
EQS-News: NVision Advances Its Quantum Platform With Expansion Into South Korea - boerse.de - boerse.deEQS-News: NVision Advances Its Quantum Platform With Expansion Into South Korea - boerse.de  boerse.de
Skylo showcases D2D satellite smartphone service, targets South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizSkylo showcases D2D satellite smartphone service, targets South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
U.S. Forms Alliance with 25 Countries Including South Korea for 6G Leadership Competition - ?????U.S. Forms Alliance with 25 Countries Including South Korea for 6G Leadership Competition  ?????
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South Korea’s Former President Yoon Gets Suspended Prison Sentence in Election Law Case - Barlaman TodaySouth Korea’s Former President Yoon Gets Suspended Prison Sentence in Election Law Case  Barlaman Today
South Korea warns of post-monsoon heat wave as heat illnesses surge - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizSouth Korea warns of post-monsoon heat wave as heat illnesses surge - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
Won strengthens as dollar rate falls 6 won to 1,462.5 in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizWon strengthens as dollar rate falls 6 won to 1,462.5 in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
South Korea creates national suicide response office, strengthens follow-up care - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizSouth Korea creates national suicide response office, strengthens follow-up care - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
South Korea recruits 200 citizens to test Dokpamo AI foundation models - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizSouth Korea recruits 200 citizens to test Dokpamo AI foundation models - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
South Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor - The Japan TimesSouth Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor  The Japan Times
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