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 launches ballistic missiles toward sea - The Hindu
  1. North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea  The Hindu
  2. North Korea conducts fresh missile tests at sea; South Korea on alert  The Times of India
  3. Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea's ballistic missile launch | World News  Hindustan Times

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Why South Korea’s local governments are trying to sustain bathhouses - The Straits TimesWhy South Korea’s local governments are trying to sustain bathhouses  The Straits Times
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast - Al JazeeraNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast  Al Jazeera
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea, says Seoul - FirstpostNorth Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea, says Seoul  Firstpost
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea - AP NewsNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea  AP News
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, seventh missile launch this year - India TodayNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, seventh missile launch this year  India Today
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea - NPRNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea  NPR
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South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters - abcnews.comSouth Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters  abcnews.com
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Cheong Wa Dae denounces NK missile launch as violation of UNSC resolution, calls for immediate halt - The Korea TimesCheong Wa Dae denounces NK missile launch as violation of UNSC resolution, calls for immediate halt  The Korea Times
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into sea: Seoul - Gulf NewsNorth Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into sea: Seoul  Gulf News
Korean War - BritannicaKorean War  Britannica
South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely - The GuardianSouth Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely  The Guardian
Brothers fled North Korea by sea, eight relatives found safety in South Korea - mezha.netBrothers fled North Korea by sea, eight relatives found safety in South Korea  mezha.net
North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea - NewsdayNorth Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea  Newsday
South Korea To Convene Emergency Meeting Over North Korea's Missile Launch - BernamaSouth Korea To Convene Emergency Meeting Over North Korea's Missile Launch  Bernama
N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS - The Korea TimesN. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS  The Korea Times
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea - EverythingGPNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea  EverythingGP
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea - The IndependentNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea  The Independent
South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor - ReutersSouth Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor  Reuters
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