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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Bank of Korea raises rates to 2.75% in first hike in over three years - CNBCBank of Korea raises rates to 2.75% in first hike in over three years  CNBC
South Korea stocks slump after first rate rise in 3 years - Financial TimesSouth Korea stocks slump after first rate rise in 3 years  Financial Times
South Korea raises interest rates for first time since 2023 - NewsBytesSouth Korea raises interest rates for first time since 2023  NewsBytes
Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation - The New York TimesTrump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation  The New York Times
South Korea’s international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming - Al JazeeraSouth Korea’s international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming  Al Jazeera
South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A: South Korea come from behind to win - BBCSouth Korea 2-1 Czech Republic LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A: South Korea come from behind to win  BBC
South Korea’s overdue rate rise - The EconomistSouth Korea’s overdue rate rise  The Economist
South Korea to Halt New Listings of Single Stock Leveraged ETFs - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea to Halt New Listings of Single Stock Leveraged ETFs  Bloomberg.com
South Korea’s Biggest Criminal Justice Reform - The Diplomat – Asia-PacificSouth Korea’s Biggest Criminal Justice Reform  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Asian shares mostly decline with South Korea’s Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip - BusinessLineAsian shares mostly decline with South Korea’s Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip  BusinessLine
In 2025, South Korea's fertility rate was just 0.8 births per woman — up from the record-low 0.72 it recorded in 2023, the lowest ever registered for any country — and that modest rebound came only after hundreds of trillions of won in state incentives aimed at r - Space DailyIn 2025, South Korea's fertility rate was just 0.8 births per woman — up from the record-low 0.72 it recorded in 2023, the lowest ever registered for any country — and that modest rebound came only after hundreds of trillions of won in state incentives aimed at r  Space Daily
Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Wins New South Korea Defense Orders, Is The Stock Fully Valued? - simplywall.stBombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Wins New South Korea Defense Orders, Is The Stock Fully Valued?  simplywall.st
Jowat expands to South Korea - European CoatingsJowat expands to South Korea  European Coatings
South Korea’s central bank raises key interest rate for first time in over three years - News On AIRSouth Korea’s central bank raises key interest rate for first time in over three years  News On AIR
South Korea’s debt-heavy market could drive global tech volatility, analysts say - South China Morning PostSouth Korea’s debt-heavy market could drive global tech volatility, analysts say  South China Morning Post
South Korea’s central bank raises rate for 1st time in 3-1/2 years - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea’s central bank raises rate for 1st time in 3-1/2 years  Anadolu Ajansi
South Korea, U.S. and Japan vow continued cooperation on North Korea's denuclearization - Korea JoongAng DailySouth Korea, U.S. and Japan vow continued cooperation on North Korea's denuclearization  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea: Shipbuilding drives surge in thick steel plate imports during H1CY'26 - BigMintSouth Korea: Shipbuilding drives surge in thick steel plate imports during H1CY'26  BigMint
South Korea leads record Asia equity outflows as tech slump, rate hike hit - Investing.comSouth Korea leads record Asia equity outflows as tech slump, rate hike hit  Investing.com
Inaugural Hospitality South Korea Conference (#HSKC2026) Concludes Successfully in Seoul, Unlocking the Future of the Domestic Travel Market - PR NewswireInaugural Hospitality South Korea Conference (#HSKC2026) Concludes Successfully in Seoul, Unlocking the Future of the Domestic Travel Market  PR Newswire
South Korea's stock boom comes with one big risk investors shouldn't ignore - Business InsiderSouth Korea's stock boom comes with one big risk investors shouldn't ignore  Business Insider
South Korea 10Y Yield Holds Near 3-Year High - TradingViewSouth Korea 10Y Yield Holds Near 3-Year High  TradingView
South Korea Arms 59 F-15Ks With EPAWSS Electronic Warfare - MiGFlugSouth Korea Arms 59 F-15Ks With EPAWSS Electronic Warfare  MiGFlug
South Korea’s Kospi drops more than 7% as SK Hynix, Samsung lead AI stock selloff - Moneycontrol.comSouth Korea’s Kospi drops more than 7% as SK Hynix, Samsung lead AI stock selloff  Moneycontrol.com
Fruit exports for first half of year hit record high - Korea JoongAng DailyFruit exports for first half of year hit record high  Korea JoongAng Daily
2026 FIFA Men's World Cup: How South Korea missed the Round of 32 - The New York Times2026 FIFA Men's World Cup: How South Korea missed the Round of 32  The New York Times
South Korea's central bank raises interest rates for first time since 2023 on chip-led boom - Moneycontrol.comSouth Korea's central bank raises interest rates for first time since 2023 on chip-led boom  Moneycontrol.com
South Korea Regulators Unveil Curbs on High-Risk ETFs - WSJSouth Korea Regulators Unveil Curbs on High-Risk ETFs  WSJ
South Korea’s First Rate Hike in Three and a Half Years: Korean Stock Declines Widen, KOSPI Slumps Over 6%, SK Hynix Plunges Over 11% - TradingKeySouth Korea’s First Rate Hike in Three and a Half Years: Korean Stock Declines Widen, KOSPI Slumps Over 6%, SK Hynix Plunges Over 11%  TradingKey
South Korea’s central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation, debt - AP NewsSouth Korea’s central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation, debt  AP News
South Korea airs concerns over North Korean border activity - DW.comSouth Korea airs concerns over North Korean border activity  DW.com
South Korea eyes slice of global SMR market after pact with US, Japan - Asia News NetworkSouth Korea eyes slice of global SMR market after pact with US, Japan  Asia News Network
Asian Shares Fall On Chipmaker Drag, Bonds Cheer Cooler Inflation; South Korea's Kospi Declines 6.3% - News18Asian Shares Fall On Chipmaker Drag, Bonds Cheer Cooler Inflation; South Korea's Kospi Declines 6.3%  News18
Asian shares fall led by South Korea's Kospi, oil extends gain - CNBC TV18Asian shares fall led by South Korea's Kospi, oil extends gain  CNBC TV18
People view fishes during art exhibition in Seoul, South Korea - Global TimesPeople view fishes during art exhibition in Seoul, South Korea  Global Times
Asian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip - morning-times.comAsian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip  morning-times.com
Wine Drives South Korea’s Growing Night Economy - Vino Joy NewsWine Drives South Korea’s Growing Night Economy  Vino Joy News
South Korea's market volatility is likely a right-sizing of technicals and fund flows: T. Rowe Price - CNBCSouth Korea's market volatility is likely a right-sizing of technicals and fund flows: T. Rowe Price  CNBC
Korea to launch sovereign AI this year: science minister - Korea JoongAng DailyKorea to launch sovereign AI this year: science minister  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korean central bank raises rates as economy shows strength - Nikkei AsiaSouth Korean central bank raises rates as economy shows strength  Nikkei Asia
Asian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip - Jonesboro SunAsian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip  Jonesboro Sun
South Korea and US: Navigating the Trade-Security Nexus - DevdiscourseSouth Korea and US: Navigating the Trade-Security Nexus  Devdiscourse
South Korea's June auto exports hit record $6.71 billion - upi.comSouth Korea's June auto exports hit record $6.71 billion  upi.com
How South Koreans donated 227 tonnes of gold to rescue their economy after the 1997 IMF bailout - The Times of IndiaHow South Koreans donated 227 tonnes of gold to rescue their economy after the 1997 IMF bailout  The Times of India
Asian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip - Ottumwa CourierAsian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip  Ottumwa Courier
Asian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip - WKMGAsian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip  WKMG
South Korea Outlines Plan For Initial EVTOL Services In 2028 - Aviation WeekSouth Korea Outlines Plan For Initial EVTOL Services In 2028  Aviation Week
South Korea toughens regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs - ReutersSouth Korea toughens regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs  Reuters
‘Great Chinese women’: tourists praised for preventing accident in South Korea - South China Morning Post‘Great Chinese women’: tourists praised for preventing accident in South Korea  South China Morning Post
South Korea to unveil curbs on leveraged single-stock ETFs after market rout - Investing.comSouth Korea to unveil curbs on leveraged single-stock ETFs after market rout  Investing.com
Korea suspends indictment of Chinese dissident for illegally entering country - Korea JoongAng DailyKorea suspends indictment of Chinese dissident for illegally entering country  Korea JoongAng Daily
South Korea regulator to announce new measures on single-stock leveraged ETFs - ReutersSouth Korea regulator to announce new measures on single-stock leveraged ETFs  Reuters
South Korea's top court upholds jail term for MP over church bribes - TRT WorldSouth Korea's top court upholds jail term for MP over church bribes  TRT World
SK Hynix South Korean shares jump 8% as Asia tech stocks rally - CNBCSK Hynix South Korean shares jump 8% as Asia tech stocks rally  CNBC
Asian shares mostly decline with South Korea’s Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip - Toronto StarAsian shares mostly decline with South Korea’s Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip  Toronto Star
South Korea regulator to announce new measures on single-stock leveraged ETFs - Yahoo Finance SingaporeSouth Korea regulator to announce new measures on single-stock leveraged ETFs  Yahoo Finance Singapore
Asian shares mostly decline with South Korea’s Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip - The SpecAsian shares mostly decline with South Korea’s Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip  The Spec
South Korean stocks weigh on Asian equities on chipmaker drag - The Edge MalaysiaSouth Korean stocks weigh on Asian equities on chipmaker drag  The Edge Malaysia
South Korea's Five-Year Recycling Initiative Targets Textiles and Tires with AI and Pyrolysis - News and Statistics - IndexBoxSouth Korea's Five-Year Recycling Initiative Targets Textiles and Tires with AI and Pyrolysis - News and Statistics  IndexBox
South Korea Halts Listing of New Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs - Bloomberg.comSouth Korea Halts Listing of New Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs  Bloomberg.com
South Korea convenes NSC meeting on US trade, security issues, presidential office says - marketscreener.comSouth Korea convenes NSC meeting on US trade, security issues, presidential office says  marketscreener.com
'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC - BBC'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC  BBC
South Korea eyes major increase in mandatory casino tourism levy to 15% of revenue - IAG – Inside Asian GamingSouth Korea eyes major increase in mandatory casino tourism levy to 15% of revenue  IAG – Inside Asian Gaming
PH, South Korea partner to boost fisheries biotechnology research - Inquirer.netPH, South Korea partner to boost fisheries biotechnology research  Inquirer.net
South Korea's Yoon sentenced to two years over illegal opinion polls scheme - Le Monde.frSouth Korea's Yoon sentenced to two years over illegal opinion polls scheme  Le Monde.fr
Asian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip - Temple Daily TelegramAsian shares mostly decline with South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip  Temple Daily Telegram
South Korea Central Bank Raises Interest Rates To 2.75% - Channels TelevisionSouth Korea Central Bank Raises Interest Rates To 2.75%  Channels Television
South Korea Financial Markets - The Killeen Daily HeraldSouth Korea Financial Markets  The Killeen Daily Herald
South Korea opposition pushes to preserve prosecutors' inquiry powers - upi.comSouth Korea opposition pushes to preserve prosecutors' inquiry powers  upi.com
The Hyundai Motor union in South Korea strongly opposes the deployment of humanoid robots on the job. - ????The Hyundai Motor union in South Korea strongly opposes the deployment of humanoid robots on the job.  ????
Uber Acquires Delivery Hero, Securing South Korea's Baedal Minjok - ????Uber Acquires Delivery Hero, Securing South Korea's Baedal Minjok  ????
South Korea eyes military hardware sector expansion - nhk.or.jpSouth Korea eyes military hardware sector expansion  nhk.or.jp
Chip stocks drive South Korean stock market to its highest level in five weeks - ??? ????????Chip stocks drive South Korean stock market to its highest level in five weeks  ??? ????????
South Korea Interest Rate - dailyrecordnews.comSouth Korea Interest Rate  dailyrecordnews.com
South Korea toughens regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs - The Standard (HK)South Korea toughens regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs  The Standard (HK)
South Korea toughens regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs - CNASouth Korea toughens regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs  CNA
Kospi plunges 6.37% as Kosdaq slides 4.53% in South Korea - ChosunbizKospi plunges 6.37% as Kosdaq slides 4.53% in South Korea  Chosunbiz
South Korea raises rates for first time since 2023 on AI chip boom - The Straits TimesSouth Korea raises rates for first time since 2023 on AI chip boom  The Straits Times
Sleep disorders are rising in South Korea, affecting children under 10 the most - The StarSleep disorders are rising in South Korea, affecting children under 10 the most  The Star
South Korea Interest Rate - WV NewsSouth Korea Interest Rate  WV News
South Korea to announce measures on single-stock leveraged ETFs soon - The Business TimesSouth Korea to announce measures on single-stock leveraged ETFs soon  The Business Times
Explained: 3 reasons why South Korea's Kospi crashed up to 8% today - The Economic TimesExplained: 3 reasons why South Korea's Kospi crashed up to 8% today  The Economic Times
South Korea Interest Rate - The Killeen Daily HeraldSouth Korea Interest Rate  The Killeen Daily Herald
South Korea's central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation, debt - WRALSouth Korea's central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation, debt  WRAL
South Korea Interest Rate - The Killeen Daily HeraldSouth Korea Interest Rate  The Killeen Daily Herald
South Korea Financial Markets - The Killeen Daily HeraldSouth Korea Financial Markets  The Killeen Daily Herald
Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon booked for South Korea's biggest talk show - The StarChristopher Nolan, Matt Damon booked for South Korea's biggest talk show  The Star
South Korea regulator to announce new measures on single-stock leveraged ETFs - CNASouth Korea regulator to announce new measures on single-stock leveraged ETFs  CNA
South Korea Interest Rate - The Killeen Daily HeraldSouth Korea Interest Rate  The Killeen Daily Herald
South Korea’s Humanoid Robot Standoff Brings Car Factory To Grinding Halt - YahooSouth Korea’s Humanoid Robot Standoff Brings Car Factory To Grinding Halt  Yahoo
South Korea top court upholds jail term for MP over church bribes - The Straits TimesSouth Korea top court upholds jail term for MP over church bribes  The Straits Times
Alteogen delays KOSPI move, approves 30% bonus issue in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizAlteogen delays KOSPI move, approves 30% bonus issue in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
Japan, US, S. Korea uniformed defense chiefs reaffirm unity on N. Korea - ????Japan, US, S. Korea uniformed defense chiefs reaffirm unity on N. Korea  ????
South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stages for first time - RFISouth Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stages for first time  RFI
South Korea’s central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation, debt - Toronto StarSouth Korea’s central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation, debt  Toronto Star
South Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’ - The GuardianSouth Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’  The Guardian
China plays for control in South Korean gaming industry - The StarChina plays for control in South Korean gaming industry  The Star
South Korea Interest Rate - The Killeen Daily HeraldSouth Korea Interest Rate  The Killeen Daily Herald
South Korea central bank raises rates for first time in three years as chip exports surge - Malay MailSouth Korea central bank raises rates for first time in three years as chip exports surge  Malay Mail
3,000% bonuses but a growing wealth divide: South Korea grapples with its AI chip boom - The Guardian3,000% bonuses but a growing wealth divide: South Korea grapples with its AI chip boom  The Guardian
Kospi tumbles over 4% as chip sell-off hits South Korea stocks - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizKospi tumbles over 4% as chip sell-off hits South Korea stocks - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz
South Korea halts the listing of new single-stock leveraged ETF products and raises the margin requirement for existing ETFs to KRW 30 million. - MoomooSouth Korea halts the listing of new single-stock leveraged ETF products and raises the margin requirement for existing ETFs to KRW 30 million.  Moomoo