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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Xi Jinping cracks joke about spying with phones given to South Korean president - The GuardianXi Jinping cracks joke about spying with phones given to South Korean president  The Guardian
Hegseth says US-South Korea alliance focused on North Korea but 'flexibility' needed - ReutersHegseth says US-South Korea alliance focused on North Korea but 'flexibility' needed  Reuters
US eyes troop ‘flexibility’, increased defence spending in South Korea - Al JazeeraUS eyes troop ‘flexibility’, increased defence spending in South Korea  Al Jazeera
US defence chief praises South Korea’s plan to boost military spending and self-defence - The Economic TimesUS defence chief praises South Korea’s plan to boost military spending and self-defence  The Economic Times
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South Korea's spy agency sees chance of US-North Korea summit, lawmaker says - ReutersSouth Korea's spy agency sees chance of US-North Korea summit, lawmaker says  Reuters
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North Korea fires artillery rockets ahead of US defence secretary's border visit, Seoul says - France 24North Korea fires artillery rockets ahead of US defence secretary's border visit, Seoul says  France 24
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Mongolia’s Defector Dilemma: Navigating the Korea Divide - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineMongolia’s Defector Dilemma: Navigating the Korea Divide  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
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Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities - AP NewsHegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities  AP News
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Lee and Xi Agree to Strengthen China-South Korea Relations - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineLee and Xi Agree to Strengthen China-South Korea Relations  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Hegseth says ‘flexibility’ needed for U.S. forces in South Korea - The Japan TimesHegseth says ‘flexibility’ needed for U.S. forces in South Korea  The Japan Times
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Hegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities - ABC NewsHegseth praises South Korea's plans to raise its military spending and boost defense capabilities  ABC News
Hegseth visits inter-Korean border ahead of security talks with South Korean officials - AP NewsHegseth visits inter-Korean border ahead of security talks with South Korean officials  AP News
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Hegseth says US-South Korea alliance to focus on North Korea but ‘flexibility’ needed - Al Arabiya EnglishHegseth says US-South Korea alliance to focus on North Korea but ‘flexibility’ needed  Al Arabiya English
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