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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North Korea Accuses South Korean Army Of Firing Warning Shots Near Border - NDTVNorth Korea Accuses South Korean Army Of Firing Warning Shots Near Border  NDTV
North Korea accuses South Korean troops of firing warning shots near border - Al JazeeraNorth Korea accuses South Korean troops of firing warning shots near border  Al Jazeera
Korean war POW, 95, fails at attempt to return to North - BBCKorean war POW, 95, fails at attempt to return to North  BBC
South Korea imposes new 'behaviour rules' for tourists on Jeju Island - The Economic TimesSouth Korea imposes new 'behaviour rules' for tourists on Jeju Island  The Economic Times
South Korean police tell tourists on holiday island Jeju to behave - BBCSouth Korean police tell tourists on holiday island Jeju to behave  BBC
Jeju Island In South Korea Issues Guidelines To Tackle Tourist Misbehaviour - NDTVJeju Island In South Korea Issues Guidelines To Tackle Tourist Misbehaviour  NDTV
Saudi Arabia’s winter sports dream in trouble: Olympic council asks South Korea about hosting 2029 Asian Winter Games - SportstarSaudi Arabia’s winter sports dream in trouble: Olympic council asks South Korea about hosting 2029 Asian Winter Games  Sportstar
Air Liquide announces the signature of an agreement to acquire DIG Airgas, a leading integrated gas player in South Korea - Air LiquideAir Liquide announces the signature of an agreement to acquire DIG Airgas, a leading integrated gas player in South Korea  Air Liquide
Don’t Worry Village: The young S Koreans who left Seoul, seeking community - Al JazeeraDon’t Worry Village: The young S Koreans who left Seoul, seeking community  Al Jazeera
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C’garh: Sai Leaves For Japan, South Korea Tour To Woo Investment - Deccan ChronicleC’garh: Sai Leaves For Japan, South Korea Tour To Woo Investment  Deccan Chronicle
Chhattisgarh CM on 10-day Japan, South Korea visit to attract investors - Business StandardChhattisgarh CM on 10-day Japan, South Korea visit to attract investors  Business Standard
South Korean companies 'very good in maneuvering' political winds: Strategist - CNBCSouth Korean companies 'very good in maneuvering' political winds: Strategist  CNBC
‘Landmines have become the greatest protectors’: how wildlife is thriving in the Korean DMZ - The Guardian‘Landmines have become the greatest protectors’: how wildlife is thriving in the Korean DMZ  The Guardian
South Korea's ex-first lady not to attend Saturday questioning due to 'poor health' - The Hans IndiaSouth Korea's ex-first lady not to attend Saturday questioning due to 'poor health'  The Hans India
South Korea's Plan To Stop North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program - NewsweekSouth Korea's Plan To Stop North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program  Newsweek
North Korea Says South Fired Warning Shots At Its Soldiers - NDTV ProfitNorth Korea Says South Fired Warning Shots At Its Soldiers  NDTV Profit
Cagongjok: The South Korean cafes grappling with students who don't leave - BBCCagongjok: The South Korean cafes grappling with students who don't leave  BBC
North Korea protests warning shots at border with South - dw.comNorth Korea protests warning shots at border with South  dw.com
North Korea accuses South of firing warning shots near border, Seoul says troops crossed frontier - Mathrubhumi EnglishNorth Korea accuses South of firing warning shots near border, Seoul says troops crossed frontier  Mathrubhumi English
North Korea calls South Korea's warning shots in border region a provocation - ReutersNorth Korea calls South Korea's warning shots in border region a provocation  Reuters
North Korea Says South Fired Warning Shots at Its Soldiers - Bloomberg.comNorth Korea Says South Fired Warning Shots at Its Soldiers  Bloomberg.com
Ishiba and Lee set for talks as South Korean leader reiterates need to boost ties - The Japan TimesIshiba and Lee set for talks as South Korean leader reiterates need to boost ties  The Japan Times
North Korea warns South Korea over border shots - AnewZNorth Korea warns South Korea over border shots  AnewZ
South Korea’s Lee in Japan to shore up ties before meeting Trump By Reuters - Investing.comSouth Korea’s Lee in Japan to shore up ties before meeting Trump By Reuters  Investing.com
South Korea's Lee Arrives in Japan - nippon.comSouth Korea's Lee Arrives in Japan  nippon.com
South Korea’s Lee Looks to Reassure Japan Ahead of Trump Summit - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea’s Lee Looks to Reassure Japan Ahead of Trump Summit  Bloomberg.com
North Korea slams South Korea’s peace overtures as US drills continue - Al JazeeraNorth Korea slams South Korea’s peace overtures as US drills continue  Al Jazeera
Seoul says fired warning shots after North Korean troops crossed border - The Japan TimesSeoul says fired warning shots after North Korean troops crossed border  The Japan Times
Troop costs, China in focus when South Korea's Lee meets Trump - ReutersTroop costs, China in focus when South Korea's Lee meets Trump  Reuters
What issues are likely to be discussed at the US-South Korea summit? - ReutersWhat issues are likely to be discussed at the US-South Korea summit?  Reuters
South Korea’s $150 Billion Bet on Trump’s Shipbuilding Dream - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea’s $150 Billion Bet on Trump’s Shipbuilding Dream  Bloomberg.com
The children abandoned by South Korea’s adoption policy - Al JazeeraThe children abandoned by South Korea’s adoption policy  Al Jazeera
South Korea: Littering leads to arrest of cryptocurrency scam fugitive - BBCSouth Korea: Littering leads to arrest of cryptocurrency scam fugitive  BBC
North Korea accuses South of 'serious provocation' over border warning shots - The IndependentNorth Korea accuses South of 'serious provocation' over border warning shots  The Independent
U.S., South Korea Kick Off Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)U.S., South Korea Kick Off Ulchi Freedom Shield 25  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)
South Korea Elevates AI Investment As Key Policy To Counter Slowing Growth - StratNews GlobalSouth Korea Elevates AI Investment As Key Policy To Counter Slowing Growth  StratNews Global
South Korea’s KHNP Has Withdrawn From Poland Nuclear Projects, Say Reports - NucNetSouth Korea’s KHNP Has Withdrawn From Poland Nuclear Projects, Say Reports  NucNet
South Korea’s Lee visits Japan ahead of Trump meeting - Latest news from AzerbaijanSouth Korea’s Lee visits Japan ahead of Trump meeting  Latest news from Azerbaijan
North Korea calls South's warning shots on border a 'provocation' - BBCNorth Korea calls South's warning shots on border a 'provocation'  BBC
North Korea accuses South of firing warning shots near tense border - South China Morning PostNorth Korea accuses South of firing warning shots near tense border  South China Morning Post
South Korea turns to culture in search of next fillip for growth - ReutersSouth Korea turns to culture in search of next fillip for growth  Reuters
South Korean petrochemical companies to cut capacity, restructure, government says - ReutersSouth Korean petrochemical companies to cut capacity, restructure, government says  Reuters
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South Korean firm withdraws from nuclear plant project in Poland - Notes From PolandSouth Korean firm withdraws from nuclear plant project in Poland  Notes From Poland
South Korea must navigate the ‘Trump risk’ at key summits in Japan and US - AP NewsSouth Korea must navigate the ‘Trump risk’ at key summits in Japan and US  AP News
South Korea unveils humanoid robot with 40-newton fingertip strength - Interesting EngineeringSouth Korea unveils humanoid robot with 40-newton fingertip strength  Interesting Engineering
Kim Jong Un pledges to speed up nuclear build-up over US-South Korea drills - Al JazeeraKim Jong Un pledges to speed up nuclear build-up over US-South Korea drills  Al Jazeera
S. Korea's industry minister vows 'best efforts' to ensure successful Lee-Trump summit - The Korea HeraldS. Korea's industry minister vows 'best efforts' to ensure successful Lee-Trump summit  The Korea Herald
South Korea-US drills trigger Kim Jong-un to vow nuclear force boost - Euronews.comSouth Korea-US drills trigger Kim Jong-un to vow nuclear force boost  Euronews.com
North Korea says South Korea troops fired warning shots near border - CNANorth Korea says South Korea troops fired warning shots near border  CNA
Nuclear Energy Now – South Korea’s Nuclear Export Market Shrinks - The National InterestNuclear Energy Now – South Korea’s Nuclear Export Market Shrinks  The National Interest
Indonesia talks business with South Korea ahead of APEC Summit - The Jakarta PostIndonesia talks business with South Korea ahead of APEC Summit  The Jakarta Post
South Korea's Lee intends to retain 'comfort women' pact with Japan, paper says - ReutersSouth Korea's Lee intends to retain 'comfort women' pact with Japan, paper says  Reuters
South Korea Sees Economy Performing Weakest Since Pandemic Shock - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea Sees Economy Performing Weakest Since Pandemic Shock  Bloomberg.com
South Korea begins removing border propaganda speakers in conciliatory gesture toward North - NBC NewsSouth Korea begins removing border propaganda speakers in conciliatory gesture toward North  NBC News
US-South Korea nuclear reactor tie-up proposed amid accusations of ‘slave contract’ - Financial TimesUS-South Korea nuclear reactor tie-up proposed amid accusations of ‘slave contract’  Financial Times
Kim Jong Un's sister says South Korea will never be a diplomatic partner - upi.comKim Jong Un's sister says South Korea will never be a diplomatic partner  upi.com
How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs - BBCHow South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs  BBC
South Korea, US begin joint military exercises - dw.comSouth Korea, US begin joint military exercises  dw.com
Kim's sister says North Korea will never see the South as a diplomatic partner - ABC NewsKim's sister says North Korea will never see the South as a diplomatic partner  ABC News
North Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea - The HinduNorth Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea  The Hindu
North Korea is where this 95-year-old wants to die. South Korea won’t let him go - CNNNorth Korea is where this 95-year-old wants to die. South Korea won’t let him go  CNN
U.S.-South Korea Summit: A special relationship - Washington TimesU.S.-South Korea Summit: A special relationship  Washington Times
North Korea dismisses South Korean president's 'gibberish' ahead of US summit - ReutersNorth Korea dismisses South Korean president's 'gibberish' ahead of US summit  Reuters
Kang Kyung-wha seen as likely choice as South Korea’s next envoy to Washington - South China Morning PostKang Kyung-wha seen as likely choice as South Korea’s next envoy to Washington  South China Morning Post
Kim Yo Jong: North Korea leader denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border - BBCKim Yo Jong: North Korea leader denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border  BBC
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Why Has Korea’s Stock Market Gone Wild? - Foreign PolicyWhy Has Korea’s Stock Market Gone Wild?  Foreign Policy
Japan, S. Korea leaders to seek closer ties as Lee makes 1st visit - ????Japan, S. Korea leaders to seek closer ties as Lee makes 1st visit  ????
Only Trump Can Break the Deadlock on North Korea - Time MagazineOnly Trump Can Break the Deadlock on North Korea  Time Magazine
South Korea dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions with N Korea - Al JazeeraSouth Korea dismantles border loudspeakers to ease tensions with N Korea  Al Jazeera
North Korea says South Korea fired warning shots in border region - Apa.azNorth Korea says South Korea fired warning shots in border region  Apa.az
South Korean president confirms closer ties with Japan - Le Monde.frSouth Korean president confirms closer ties with Japan  Le Monde.fr
Could you do nothing for 90 minutes? In South Korea, it’s a sport. - National GeographicCould you do nothing for 90 minutes? In South Korea, it’s a sport.  National Geographic
‘A structural dependence on heavy industry’: can South Korea wean itself off fossil fuels? - The Guardian‘A structural dependence on heavy industry’: can South Korea wean itself off fossil fuels?  The Guardian
N Korea accuses South of firing warning shots near border - RTE.ieN Korea accuses South of firing warning shots near border  RTE.ie
North Korea accuses South Korea of firing warning shots at its troops in border area this week - Korea JoongAng DailyNorth Korea accuses South Korea of firing warning shots at its troops in border area this week  Korea JoongAng Daily
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
Shipbuilding success buoys South Korea - Washington TimesShipbuilding success buoys South Korea  Washington Times
South Korea's Lee in Tokyo to highlight friendly ties with Japan before key summit with Trump - WHEC.comSouth Korea's Lee in Tokyo to highlight friendly ties with Japan before key summit with Trump  WHEC.com
South Korea eyes nuclear fuel flexibility under pact with US - Nikkei AsiaSouth Korea eyes nuclear fuel flexibility under pact with US  Nikkei Asia
South Korea's Lee meets business leaders to discuss strategy for Trump summit - ReutersSouth Korea's Lee meets business leaders to discuss strategy for Trump summit  Reuters
Can Ishiba and South Korea’s Lee keep the hatchet buried? - The Japan TimesCan Ishiba and South Korea’s Lee keep the hatchet buried?  The Japan Times
Kim Jong Un condemns U.S-South Korea drills as 'will to ignite war' - upi.comKim Jong Un condemns U.S-South Korea drills as 'will to ignite war'  upi.com
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South Korea: Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rain drenches country - BBCSouth Korea: Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rain drenches country  BBC
South Korea’s Lee in Japan to shore up ties before meeting Trump - The Straits TimesSouth Korea’s Lee in Japan to shore up ties before meeting Trump  The Straits Times
XenoRAT malware campaign hits multiple embassies in South Korea - BleepingComputerXenoRAT malware campaign hits multiple embassies in South Korea  BleepingComputer
South Korea's nuclear power output surges as coal use plunges - ReutersSouth Korea's nuclear power output surges as coal use plunges  Reuters
North Korea's Kim calls for rapid nuclear buildup - ReutersNorth Korea's Kim calls for rapid nuclear buildup  Reuters
South Korea-US drills have ‘sinister intention’, Kim Jong Un’s sister claims - The IndependentSouth Korea-US drills have ‘sinister intention’, Kim Jong Un’s sister claims  The Independent
South Korea Imposes Curbs on Foreigners Buying Homes in Seoul - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea Imposes Curbs on Foreigners Buying Homes in Seoul  Bloomberg.com
My mad adventure through South Korea on its new train route - The TimesMy mad adventure through South Korea on its new train route  The Times
K-Pop goes the world: What Canada can learn from South Korea’s red-hot cultural moment - The Globe and MailK-Pop goes the world: What Canada can learn from South Korea’s red-hot cultural moment  The Globe and Mail
South Korean and US militaries begin annual summertime drills to cope with North Korean threats - ABC NewsSouth Korean and US militaries begin annual summertime drills to cope with North Korean threats  ABC News
South Korea's Lee calls for more economic cooperation with Japan - Nikkei AsiaSouth Korea's Lee calls for more economic cooperation with Japan  Nikkei Asia
South Korea's Lee in Tokyo to highlight friendly ties with Japan before key summit with Trump - Ottumwa CourierSouth Korea's Lee in Tokyo to highlight friendly ties with Japan before key summit with Trump  Ottumwa Courier
As South Korea’s population falls, its military is shrinking rapidly. Is that a problem as North Korea ramps up its forces? - CNNAs South Korea’s population falls, its military is shrinking rapidly. Is that a problem as North Korea ramps up its forces?  CNN
South Korea faces U.S. pressure ahead of summit talks - ????South Korea faces U.S. pressure ahead of summit talks  ????
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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
Grateful for the unwavering US-South Korea Alliance - Washington TimesGrateful for the unwavering US-South Korea Alliance  Washington Times
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