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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Introduction

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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  2. South Korea, US and Japan top military chiefs meet in Seoul  The Times of India
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South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested - BBC
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South Korea, Japan, And U.S. Stage Joint Air Drill As Defence Chiefs Meet - StratNews GlobalSouth Korea, Japan, And U.S. Stage Joint Air Drill As Defence Chiefs Meet  StratNews Global

South Korea Calls For Unified Efforts Toward Resolving North Korea Nuclear Issue - Ommcom NewsSouth Korea Calls For Unified Efforts Toward Resolving North Korea Nuclear Issue  Ommcom News

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South Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon - Al JazeeraSouth Korea issues arrest warrant for ex-President Yoon  Al Jazeera

U.S. offers temporary tariff relief to South Korea and Japan - CGTN AmericaU.S. offers temporary tariff relief to South Korea and Japan  CGTN America

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Ex-South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol returned to prison over martial law bid - The GuardianEx-South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol returned to prison over martial law bid  The Guardian

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Ex-South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest approved by court over martial law declaration - MintEx-South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest approved by court over martial law declaration  Mint

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Seoul returns six North Koreans who drifted south by accident - BBCSeoul returns six North Koreans who drifted south by accident  BBC

Trump’s tariffs have hit South Korea and Japan. India has been wise in charting a cautious path - The Indian ExpressTrump’s tariffs have hit South Korea and Japan. India has been wise in charting a cautious path  The Indian Express

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South Korea, Japan and U.S. conduct air drill as defence chiefs meet - AnewZSouth Korea, Japan and U.S. conduct air drill as defence chiefs meet  AnewZ

North Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea - The HinduNorth Korean crosses heavily fortified border to South Korea  The Hindu

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South Korea repatriates 6 North Korean fishermen - DWSouth Korea repatriates 6 North Korean fishermen  DW

South Korea, US, Japan hold aerial drill in show of strength against North Korea - Taipei TimesSouth Korea, US, Japan hold aerial drill in show of strength against North Korea  Taipei Times

South Korea will not take the Trump tariffs lying down - East Asia ForumSouth Korea will not take the Trump tariffs lying down  East Asia Forum

South Korea Returns Stranded North Korean Fishermen - The New York TimesSouth Korea Returns Stranded North Korean Fishermen  The New York Times

South Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists - ReutersSouth Korea's balloon crackdown hits anti-North Korea activists  Reuters

Jitters increase about future of South Korea-U.S. alliance - Washington TimesJitters increase about future of South Korea-U.S. alliance  Washington Times

Trump says South Korea should be paying for its own defense - ReutersTrump says South Korea should be paying for its own defense  Reuters

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South Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea - The IndependentSouth Korea, US and Japan hold aerial drill in demonstration of strength against North Korea  The Independent

North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea - Al JazeeraNorth Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea  Al Jazeera

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South Korea says North Korea fired several missiles toward its eastern waters - The HinduSouth Korea says North Korea fired several missiles toward its eastern waters  The Hindu

South Korea cites previously agreed terms on sharing defense costs after Trump's demand - ReutersSouth Korea cites previously agreed terms on sharing defense costs after Trump's demand  Reuters

South Korean court issues new arrest warrant for ex-president Yoon - France 24South Korean court issues new arrest warrant for ex-president Yoon  France 24

South Korea leads Asian foreign investment decline into US - Nikkei AsiaSouth Korea leads Asian foreign investment decline into US  Nikkei Asia

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Former President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Is Arrested on New Charges - The New York TimesFormer President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Is Arrested on New Charges  The New York Times

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Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations - AP NewsTrump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations  AP News

South Korea's ex-leader Yoon returns to jail as martial law probe accelerates - ReutersSouth Korea's ex-leader Yoon returns to jail as martial law probe accelerates  Reuters

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Trump threatens key US allies Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs - Le Monde.frTrump threatens key US allies Japan and South Korea with 25% tariffs  Le Monde.fr

Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to 14 nations - ReutersJapan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to 14 nations  Reuters

Seoul’s property boom and US tariffs put Korean central bank in a bind - Financial TimesSeoul’s property boom and US tariffs put Korean central bank in a bind  Financial Times

Big tech rules, agriculture among issues in US trade talks with South Korea - ReutersBig tech rules, agriculture among issues in US trade talks with South Korea  Reuters

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South Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year - ReutersSouth Korea returns six North Koreans stranded at sea this year  Reuters

South Korea, US, Japan stage joint air drills involving B-52 bomber - The Korea TimesSouth Korea, US, Japan stage joint air drills involving B-52 bomber  The Korea Times

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South Korea mandates breaks for outdoor workers in deadly heat - The IndependentSouth Korea mandates breaks for outdoor workers in deadly heat  The Independent

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South Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree - AP NewsSouth Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree  AP News

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Dollar rises after Trump announces Japan, South Korea tariffs - ReutersDollar rises after Trump announces Japan, South Korea tariffs  Reuters

South Korea: New martial law rules after political crisis - BBCSouth Korea: New martial law rules after political crisis  BBC

South Korean workers made to pause work in deadly heat - The IndependentSouth Korean workers made to pause work in deadly heat  The Independent

Gold pares losses after Trump levies 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea - CNBCGold pares losses after Trump levies 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea  CNBC

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South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border - The HinduSouth Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border  The Hindu

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Japan, South Korea scramble as Trump threatens to raise tariffs - The Washington PostJapan, South Korea scramble as Trump threatens to raise tariffs  The Washington Post

South Korea court to hold July 9 hearing on ex-leader Yoon's detention warrant - ReutersSouth Korea court to hold July 9 hearing on ex-leader Yoon's detention warrant  Reuters

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