 South Korea — (kə rē´ə, sôuth) |
About The People
Did You Know... The name Korea comes from the early dynasty name Koryo which means high mou »» More
Eating & Recipes... Families rarely have time to eat daily meals together. Fathers often leave »» More
In Their Language... Confucianism has taught Koreans to behave with decorum and to show res »» More
Fashion... Most Koreans except for the elderly and some in rural areas, wear Western-s »» More
Socializing... The establishment of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North »» More
Family... The family remains an important part of Korean life. The population has bee »» More
Sports & Recreation... Koreans enjoy traditional sports like tae-kwon-do, a form of martial a »» More
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South Korea History
The myth of Korea’s foundation by the god-king Tangun in BC 2333
embodies the homogeneity and self-sufficiency valued by the Korean
people. Korea experienced many invasions by its larger neighbors in its
2,000 years of recorded history. The country repelled numerous foreign
invasions despite »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Seoul »» History of Seoul
Population: 48,636,068
GDP: $1,356,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 98,480 (sq km) 38,023 (sq mi)
Currency: South Korean won
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