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established diplomatic relations under the 1882 Treaty of Peace
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In 1910, Japan began a 35-year period of colonial rule over Korea. Following Japan's surrender in 1945, at the end of World War II, the Korean Peninsula was divided at the 38th parallel into two occupation zones, with the United States in the South and the Soviet Union in the North.
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Mutual Defense Treaty
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autocratic leadership
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strong protests against authoritarian rule
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regional and global threats and to strengthen their economies
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maintained Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine personnel in South Korea in support of its commitment under the U.S.-R.O.K. Mutual Defense Treaty
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The United States and South Korea coordinate closely on the North Korean nuclear issue and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
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trade and investment ties
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South Korea, on a per capita basis, sends the highest number of students to the United States to study of any industrialized country.
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Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA)
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South Korea and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, G-20, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. South Korea also is a Partner for Cooperation with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and an observer to the Organization of American States.
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People-to-people ties between the United States and South Korea have never been stronger. South Korea, on a per capita basis, sends the highest number of students to the United States to study of any industrialized country. Educational exchanges include a vibrant Fulbright exchange program as well as the Work, English Study, and Travel (WEST) program that gives a diverse group of South Korean students the opportunity to learn more about the United States.
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Trade (2009): Exports--$363.5 billion: semiconductors, wireless telecommunications equipment, motor vehicles, computers, steel, ships, petrochemicals. Imports--$323.1 billion: crude oil, food, electronics and electronic equipment, machinery, transportation equipment, steel, organic chemicals, plastics, base metals and articles. Major export markets (2009)--China (23.2%), U.S. (10.1%), Japan (5.8%), Hong Kong (5.3%), Singapore (3.6%). Major importers to South Korea (2009)--China (16.8%), Japan (15.3%), U.S. (9.0%), Saudi Arabia (6.1%), Australia (4.6%).
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Today, South Korea is the United States' seventh-largest trading partner and is the 15th-largest economy in the world.
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In the early 1960s, the government of Park Chung Hee instituted sweeping economic policy changes emphasizing exports and labor-intensive light industries,
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Kim Dae-jung
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10% in 1999 and 9% in 2000
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outh Korea bounced back from the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis with assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF),
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largely on extensive financial reforms that restored stability to markets
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he economy responded well to a robust fiscal stimulus package and low interest rates in 2009. The
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Division at the 38th parallel marked thebeginning of Soviet and U.S. trusteeship over the North and South, respectively
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Japan's efforts to supplant the Korean language and aspects of Korean culture, memories of Japanese annexation still recall fierce animosity and resentment, especially among older Koreans
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Division at the 38th parallel marked the beginning of Soviet and U.S. trusteeship over the North and South, respectively
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June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invaded South Korea
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Armistice negotiations, initiated in July 1951, were ultimately concluded on July 27, 1953 at Panmunjom, in what is now the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
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Adhy Agives us a broad view of what south korea is all about (and its economy) tells us how much it makes stuff like that
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06 Mar 11
Joyce ChoiThis site explains all the political, economical, factual, religious (etc.) facts and such about many countries, if not all, and obviously, South Korea. The site explains very much about the religion of current South Korea, its language/language history, the summarized history of South Korea, and shows a map of Modern South Korea. I put this site in my list because it really told me a lot of facts about the recent South Korean religions, and was merely facts. The website has sub-headings for people, education, government and such for all the countries, and gives you a very detailed political map of the country you are looking at (South Korea.) There are not too many tabs, but enough to see what categories you can search under, and has very concise yet detailed explanations for all of the categories under the country such as language, history, or religion. There are way too many words on the page for info about just South Korea, but it is all VERY vital information. The site is surprisingly very formal, and attractive, due to the fact that the layout is very neat, and nicely designed.
U.S. Department of State. N.p., 3 Dec. 2010. Web. 6 Mar. 2011. <http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2800.htm>.-
Freedom of religion is protected under South Korea’s constitution.
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Christianity (29.2% of the population)
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Buddhism (22.8%)
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46.5% of South Koreans practice no religion.
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Christianity
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29.2%
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22.8%
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Buddhism
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no religion
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46.5%
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Brencis KimThis website gives a brief information about 'South Korea'. It talks about just basic and important stuff about 'South Korea' . I think this website is very easy to learn the basics of Korea. This website tells more information then we need. I can find the basic's of South Korea, and more beyond information about South Korea.
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Religions: Christianity, Buddhism, Shamanism, Confucianism, Chondogyo
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Freedom of religion is protected under South Korea’s constitution. Roughly half of the South Korean population actively practice some form of religion. Most religious believers in South Korea follow Christianity (29.2% of the population) and Buddhism (22.8%). Although only 0.2% of South Koreans identify themselves as Confucianists, Korean society remains highly imbued with Confucian values and beliefs. A small minority of South Koreans practice Islam, Shamanism (traditional spirit worship), and Chondogyo ("Heavenly Way"); 46.5% of South Koreans practice no religion.
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01 Mar 11
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Dylan LindemanI chose this Website because it has a great amount of straight out facts. it looks at a variety if things, political relations, and landmass, population. it is a very good place to go to if you want information about south korea
Bureau of Public Affairs, prod. "Background Note: South Korea." US Department of State Diplomacy in
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Shamanism (traditional spirit worship),
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Roughly half of the South Korean population actively practice some form of religion. Most religious believers in South Korea follow
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Although only 0.2% of South Koreans identify themselves as Confucianists, Korean society remains highly imbued with Confucian values and beliefs. A small minority of South Koreans practice Islam
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and Chondogyo ("Heavenly Way");
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Sino-centric regional political model during Korea's Chosun dynasty (1392-1910).
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in July 2008 following the shooting death of a South Korean tourist by a D.P.R.K. soldier
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North-South Economic Ties
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North-South economic ties were seriously damaged
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North Korea’s torpedoing of the South Korean warship Cheonan in March 2010
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The Republic of Korea has also hosted major international events such as the 1988 Summer Olympics, the 2002 World Cup Soccer Tournament
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In 2010, South Korea hosted the R.O.K.-Japan-China Trilateral Summit as well as the G-20 Seoul Summit
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. Unfortunately, these
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by escalating tensions following
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
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Lani GobiusThis site is talking a lot about the Korean war. It is talking about the past of Korea. In a way it could help us to understand more about the past, and can maybe teach us a little about the present as well. This site is really organized; it has lots of headings, and also a lot of information.
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Geography
Area: 98,480 sq. km. (38,023 sq. mi.); slightly larger than Indiana.
Cities (2009): Capital--Seoul (10.5 million). Other major cities--Busan (3.6 million), Daegu (2.5 million), Incheon (2.7 million), Gwangju (1.4 million), Daejeon (1.4 million), Ulsan (1.1 million).
Terrain: Partially forested mountain ranges separated by deep, narrow valleys; cultivated plains along the coasts, particularly in the west and south.
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People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Korean(s).
Population (2010): 48,636,068.
Annual population growth rate (2010): 0.258%.
Ethnic groups: Korean; small Chinese minority (about 20,000).
Religions: Christianity, Buddhism, Shamanism, Confucianism, Chondogyo.
Language: Korean; English widely taught in junior high and high school.
Education: Years compulsory--9. Enrollment--11.5 million. Attendance--middle school 99%, high school 95%. Literacy--98%.
Health (2010): Infant mortality rate--4.24/1,000. Life expectancy--78.81 yrs. (men 75.56 yrs.; women 82.28 yrs).
Total labor force (2009): 24.37 million.
Labor force by occupation (2007): Services--67.7%; industry--25.1%; agriculture--7.2%. -
Religion
Freedom of religion is protected under South Korea’s constitution. Roughly half of the South Korean population actively practice some form of religion. Most religious believers in South Korea follow Christianity (29.2% of the population) and Buddhism (22.8%). Although only 0.2% of South Koreans identify themselves as Confucianists, Korean society remains highly imbued with Confucian values and beliefs. A small minority of South Koreans practice Islam, Shamanism (traditional spirit worship), and Chondogyo ("Heavenly Way"); 46.5% of South Koreans practice no religion. -
Korean Peninsula: Reunification Efforts
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U.S.-KOREAN RELATIONS
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1988 Summer Olympics, the 2002 World Cup Soccer Tournament (co-hosted with Japan), and the 2002 Second Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies.
Economic considerations have a high priority in Korean foreign policy. The R.O.K. seeks to build on its economic
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agencies and many international forums. The Republic of Korea also hosted major international events such as the 1988 Summer Olympics, the 2002 World Cup Soccer Tournament (co-hosted with Japan), and the 2002 Second Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies.
Economic considerations have a high priority in Korean foreign policy. The R.O.K. seeks to build on its economic accomplishments to increase its regional and global role. It is a founding member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and chaired the organization in 2005.
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People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Korean(s).
Population (2006): 48,846,823.
Population annual growth rate (2006): 0.42%.
Ethnic groups: Korean; small Chinese minority.
Religions: Christianity, Buddhism, Shamanism, Confucianism, Chondogyo.
Language: Korean.
Education: Years compulsory--9. Enrollment--11.5 million. Attendance--middle school 99%, high school 95%. Literacy--98%.
Health (2006): Infant mortality rate--6.16/1,000. Life expectancy--77.0 yrs (men 73.6 yrs.; women 80.8 yrs).
Work force (2005): 23.53 million. Services--67.2%; mining and manufacturing--26.4%; agriculture--6.4%. -
FOREIGN RELATIONS
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In August 1991, South Korea joined the United Nations along with North Korea and is active in most UN specialized agencies and many international forums. The Republic of Korea also hosted major international events such as the 1988 Summer Olympics, the 2002 World Cup Soccer Tournament (co-hosted with Japan), and the 2002 Second Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies.
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regional and global role. It is a founding member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and chaired the organization in 2005.
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Economic considerations have a high priority in Korean foreign policy. The R.O.K. seeks to build on its economic accomplishments to increase its
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The Republic of Korea maintains diplomatic relations with more than 170 countries and a broad network of trading relationships. The United States and Korea are allied by the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty. Korea and Japan coordinate closely on numerous issues. This includes consultations with the United States on North Korea policy.
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Natural resources: Limited coal, iron ore, limestone, kaolinite, and graphite.
Agriculture, including forestry and fisheries: Products--rice, vegetables, fruit, root crops, barley; cattle, pigs, chickens, milk, eggs, fish. Arable land--17% of land area
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U.S.-KOREAN RELATIONS
The United States believes that the question of peace and security on the Korean Peninsula is, first and foremost, a matter for the Korean people to decide.
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13th-largest economy in the world.
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Japan's surrender to the Allied Powers in 1945, signaling the end of World War II, only further embroiled Korea in foreign rivalries.
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On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invaded South Korea
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The war left almost three million Koreans dead or wounded and millions of others homeless and separated from their families.
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The Second Republic under the leadership of Chang Myon ended after only one year, when Major General Park Chung-hee led a military coup. Park's rule, which resulted in tremendous economic growth and development but increasingly restricted political freedoms, ended with his assassination in 1979
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. Subsequently, a powerful group of military officers, led by Lieutenant General Chun Doo Hwan, declared martial law and took power.
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movements reached a climax after Chun's 1979 coup and declaration of martial law.
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Thereafter, pro-democracy activities intensified even more, ultimately forcing political concessions by the government in 1987, including the restoration of direct presidential elections.
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In 1987, Roh Tae-woo, a former general, was elected president
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1992 election of a long-time pro-democracy activist, Kim Young-sam. Kim became Korea's first civilian elected president in 32 years.
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Former business executive and Mayor of Seoul Lee Myung-bak's 5-year term begins with his inauguration on February 25, 2008.
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