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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China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says - Reuters
  1. China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says  Reuters
  2. China, Japan, South Korea unite against US tariffs, eye free trade pact: Report  India Today
  3. Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Trump administration prepares to roll out fresh tariffs  CNBC


South Korean man tending relatives' grave probed for starting deadly wildfire - BBC
  1. South Korean man tending relatives' grave probed for starting deadly wildfire  BBC
  2. Man caring for ancestors’ grave may have ignited huge South Korea wildfire, police say  CNN
  3. South Korean police plan to question man on suspicion of accidentally starting wildfire  The Hindu


South Korea's acting president urges calm ahead of impeachment ruling - Deccan HeraldSouth Korea's acting president urges calm ahead of impeachment ruling  Deccan Herald

South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday - Al JazeeraSouth Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday  Al Jazeera

South Korea Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on April 4 - The Indian ExpressSouth Korea Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on April 4  The Indian Express

Viral: South Korea Tourists, Rajasthan Auto Drivers And An Unexpected Twist - NDTVViral: South Korea Tourists, Rajasthan Auto Drivers And An Unexpected Twist  NDTV

South Korea’s Short-Selling Ban Has Ended. Will Global Investors Flock Back? - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea’s Short-Selling Ban Has Ended. Will Global Investors Flock Back?  Bloomberg.com

South Korea March inflation +2.1% y/y, slightly above forecast By Reuters - Investing.comSouth Korea March inflation +2.1% y/y, slightly above forecast By Reuters  Investing.com

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South Korea Delivers High-Tech Miguel Malvar-class Frigate to Boost Philippine Naval Power - Army RecognitionSouth Korea Delivers High-Tech Miguel Malvar-class Frigate to Boost Philippine Naval Power  Army Recognition

South Korea keeps KF-21 jet as Indonesia falters on payments - BulgarianMilitary.comSouth Korea keeps KF-21 jet as Indonesia falters on payments  BulgarianMilitary.com

South Korea's acting president urges calm, tighter security ahead of impeachment ruling - ReutersSouth Korea's acting president urges calm, tighter security ahead of impeachment ruling  Reuters

South Korea: Inflation picks up, possibly pausing Bank of Korea’s rate cut cycle - ING ThinkSouth Korea: Inflation picks up, possibly pausing Bank of Korea’s rate cut cycle  ING Think

Trump tariff fallout: U.S.’ closest allies Japan & South Korea woo China | Will more follow suit? - Hindustan TimesTrump tariff fallout: U.S.’ closest allies Japan & South Korea woo China | Will more follow suit?  Hindustan Times

China, Japan, South Korea to bolster trade ties - Asia News NetworkChina, Japan, South Korea to bolster trade ties  Asia News Network

China, Japan, South Korea To Jointly Respond To US Tariffs: Report - NDTVChina, Japan, South Korea To Jointly Respond To US Tariffs: Report  NDTV

South Korea’s Inflation Picks Up, Backing Case for BOK Pause - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea’s Inflation Picks Up, Backing Case for BOK Pause  Bloomberg.com

South Korea Short-Selling Resumption Set to Entice Global Funds - MintSouth Korea Short-Selling Resumption Set to Entice Global Funds  Mint

China, Japan, South Korea agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom - The HinduChina, Japan, South Korea agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom  The Hindu

South Korea Inflation Exceeds Forecast in March - TradingViewSouth Korea Inflation Exceeds Forecast in March  TradingView

Wildfires in South Korea kill at least 30 people - MongabayWildfires in South Korea kill at least 30 people  Mongabay

South Korea: New capital requirements to reduce insurers' capital burden - Asia Insurance ReviewSouth Korea: New capital requirements to reduce insurers' capital burden  Asia Insurance Review

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

South Korea March inflation +2.1% y/y, slightly above forecast - ReutersSouth Korea March inflation +2.1% y/y, slightly above forecast  Reuters

Ownership transfer of South Korea's t'way Air delayed - ch-aviationOwnership transfer of South Korea's t'way Air delayed  ch-aviation

US, South Korea reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s complete denuclearization - NK NewsUS, South Korea reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s complete denuclearization  NK News

PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law - Seattle Post-IntelligencerPHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law  Seattle Post-Intelligencer

South Korea’s acting president urges calm ahead of impeachment ruling By Reuters - Investing.comSouth Korea’s acting president urges calm ahead of impeachment ruling By Reuters  Investing.com

South Korea experiences worst-ever wildfires - World Socialist Web SiteSouth Korea experiences worst-ever wildfires  World Socialist Web Site

South Korea's Inflation Picks Up, Backing Case for BOK Pause - Financial PostSouth Korea's Inflation Picks Up, Backing Case for BOK Pause  Financial Post

China Says It Is Aiming to Coordinate Tariff Response With Japan, South Korea - WSJChina Says It Is Aiming to Coordinate Tariff Response With Japan, South Korea  WSJ

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

South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun tearfully denies controversial claims about relationship with late actress - CNNSouth Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun tearfully denies controversial claims about relationship with late actress  CNN

North Korea Says Armed Conflict Possible After S Korea's Accidental Bombing - NDTVNorth Korea Says Armed Conflict Possible After S Korea's Accidental Bombing  NDTV

Is South Korea ready to define its role in a Taiwan Strait contingency? - BrookingsIs South Korea ready to define its role in a Taiwan Strait contingency?  Brookings

China, Japan and South Korea to strengthen free trade - dw.comChina, Japan and South Korea to strengthen free trade  dw.com

China, Japan, And South Korea Are Joining Forces To Fight Trump Tariffs | Details - Times NowChina, Japan, And South Korea Are Joining Forces To Fight Trump Tariffs | Details  Times Now

PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law - Midland Daily NewsPHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law  Midland Daily News

China-Japan-South Korea collaboration offers stabilizing force amid anti-globalization headwinds - Global TimesChina-Japan-South Korea collaboration offers stabilizing force amid anti-globalization headwinds  Global Times

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

South Korea Travel Chaos: New Wildfires and Political Unrest Disrupt Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Korea Travel Chaos: New Wildfires and Political Unrest Disrupt Tourism  Travel And Tour World

Rival rallies erupt in South Korea over President Yoon’s impeachment - Al JazeeraRival rallies erupt in South Korea over President Yoon’s impeachment  Al Jazeera

South Korea to Rule on President Yoon’s Impeachment on Friday - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea to Rule on President Yoon’s Impeachment on Friday  Bloomberg.com

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

S Korea TV: China's trying to create basis for territorial claims - MEMRI | Middle East Media Research InstituteS Korea TV: China's trying to create basis for territorial claims  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

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

South Korea ends its longest short-selling ban after systemic reforms - CNBCSouth Korea ends its longest short-selling ban after systemic reforms  CNBC

China, S.Korea, Japan call for enhancing trade cooperation - Global TimesChina, S.Korea, Japan call for enhancing trade cooperation  Global Times

South Korea’s ‘trial by media’ in spotlight after accused politician’s death - South China Morning PostSouth Korea’s ‘trial by media’ in spotlight after accused politician’s death  South China Morning Post

Deputy secretary of State, his counterpart in Seoul affirm goal of 'denuclearization' of North Korea - upi.comDeputy secretary of State, his counterpart in Seoul affirm goal of 'denuclearization' of North Korea  upi.com

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, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom - ReutersSouth Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom  Reuters

New polling: Does ‘America First’ mean abandoning Taiwan and Korea? - Asia TimesNew polling: Does ‘America First’ mean abandoning Taiwan and Korea?  Asia Times

South Korea exports rise but tariff risks dim outlook; steel drops - ReutersSouth Korea exports rise but tariff risks dim outlook; steel drops  Reuters

Man tending grandparents’ graves suspected of igniting South Korea’s worst wildfires - The GuardianMan tending grandparents’ graves suspected of igniting South Korea’s worst wildfires  The Guardian

South Korea Martial Law Crisis: Will Yoon Suk Yeol Be Impeached? Court Verdict On Friday - Outlook IndiaSouth Korea Martial Law Crisis: Will Yoon Suk Yeol Be Impeached? Court Verdict On Friday  Outlook India

China, South Korea And Japan To Jointly Counter Trump's Tariffs, Say Reports - Outlook IndiaChina, South Korea And Japan To Jointly Counter Trump's Tariffs, Say Reports  Outlook India

PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law - ChronPHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law  Chron

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

2024 was South Korea’s hottest year in half a century - The Straits Times2024 was South Korea’s hottest year in half a century  The Straits Times

South Korea mulls ban on non-compliant exchanges - CoinGeekSouth Korea mulls ban on non-compliant exchanges  CoinGeek

31 Injured In N Korea Missile Attack, As S Korea Begins Drill With US - NDTV31 Injured In N Korea Missile Attack, As S Korea Begins Drill With US  NDTV

South Korea’s orderbook tops $138 billion with LNG sector sweeping 52% - American Journal of TransportationSouth Korea’s orderbook tops $138 billion with LNG sector sweeping 52%  American Journal of Transportation

Activist Shareholders Drive Corporate Governance Reforms in South Korea - BusinesskoreaActivist Shareholders Drive Corporate Governance Reforms in South Korea  Businesskorea

South Korea: Firefighters race to battle fatal wildfire - BBCSouth Korea: Firefighters race to battle fatal wildfire  BBC

Egypt Nears Deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft - The Defense PostEgypt Nears Deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft  The Defense Post

PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law - Toronto StarPHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law  Toronto Star

South Korea March Inflation +2.1% Y/y, Slightly Above Forecast - US News MoneySouth Korea March Inflation +2.1% Y/y, Slightly Above Forecast  US News Money

China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs - France 24China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs  France 24

South Korea’s inflation picks up, backing case for BOK pause - The Business TimesSouth Korea’s inflation picks up, backing case for BOK pause  The Business Times

Apple Announces 'Find My' Network Availability in South Korea - MacRumorsApple Announces 'Find My' Network Availability in South Korea  MacRumors

South Korea, China industry ministers agree to cooperate in evolving global environment, Seoul says - ReutersSouth Korea, China industry ministers agree to cooperate in evolving global environment, Seoul says  Reuters

What if Japan & South Korea sided with China on US tariffs? - GZERO MediaWhat if Japan & South Korea sided with China on US tariffs?  GZERO Media

South Korea court to rule Friday on president impeachment - DawnSouth Korea court to rule Friday on president impeachment  Dawn

South Korea financial watchdog chief offers to resign after veto on shareholder interests - The Business TimesSouth Korea financial watchdog chief offers to resign after veto on shareholder interests  The Business Times

PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law - The Middletown PressPHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law  The Middletown Press

At least 24 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea - Al JazeeraAt least 24 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea  Al Jazeera

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun denies underage dating accusation - ReutersSouth Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun denies underage dating accusation  Reuters

Satellite images reveal how South Korea wildfires spread - BBCSatellite images reveal how South Korea wildfires spread  BBC

South Korea wildfires: How strong wind, pine trees and dry land fuelled the blaze - BBCSouth Korea wildfires: How strong wind, pine trees and dry land fuelled the blaze  BBC

Strategic Alignment in an Era of Uncertainty: Next Steps for the US–South Korea Alliance - Hudson InstituteStrategic Alignment in an Era of Uncertainty: Next Steps for the US–South Korea Alliance  Hudson Institute

North Korea launches projectile toward eastern waters in year's second launch, South Korea says - The HinduNorth Korea launches projectile toward eastern waters in year's second launch, South Korea says  The Hindu

North Korea has sent 3,000 more soldiers to bolster Russia’s war on Ukraine, South Korea says - CNNNorth Korea has sent 3,000 more soldiers to bolster Russia’s war on Ukraine, South Korea says  CNN

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun denies dating Kim Sae-ron when she was underage - USA TodaySouth Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun denies dating Kim Sae-ron when she was underage  USA Today

China eyes teaming up with Japan, South Korea to denuclearize North Korea - Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.China eyes teaming up with Japan, South Korea to denuclearize North Korea  Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

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

PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law - Northeast Mississippi Daily JournalPHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Pope sends telegram to those affected by wildfires in South Korea - Vatican NewsPope sends telegram to those affected by wildfires in South Korea  Vatican News

China, Japan, South Korea Discuss Joint Response to US Tariffs Amid Growing Trade Tensions - Arise NewsChina, Japan, South Korea Discuss Joint Response to US Tariffs Amid Growing Trade Tensions  Arise News

What to expect after South Korea’s Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment of President Yoon - AP NewsWhat to expect after South Korea’s Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment of President Yoon  AP News

Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs - The Japan TimesJapan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs  The Japan Times

PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law - Idaho State JournalPHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Martial Law  Idaho State Journal

Rival rallies erupt in South Korea before ruling on president’s impeachment - Al JazeeraRival rallies erupt in South Korea before ruling on president’s impeachment  Al Jazeera

South Korea: Wildfire death toll rises to 31 - The Malaysian ReserveSouth Korea: Wildfire death toll rises to 31  The Malaysian Reserve

Find My finally works in South Korea - AppleInsiderFind My finally works in South Korea  AppleInsider

South Korea is reportedly close to finalizing the sale of new KAI FA-50 light fighters to equip the Egyptian Air Force - Zona MilitarSouth Korea is reportedly close to finalizing the sale of new KAI FA-50 light fighters to equip the Egyptian Air Force  Zona Militar

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 internships with 100% fee waiver open to Indian students: Check details - India TodaySouth Korea internships with 100% fee waiver open to Indian students: Check details  India Today

Opinion | In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone - South China Morning PostOpinion | In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone  South China Morning Post