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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK) (Korean ????, pronounced&_160;[t??hanminguk?]&_160; ( listen)) and often simply referred to as Korea, is a country in East Asia, located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul, the second largest metropolitan city in the world^[5] and a major global city.^[6] South Korea lies in a temperate climate region with a predominantly mountainous terrain. Its territory covers a total area of 100,032 square kilometers and has a population of over 48 million, making it the third most densely populated (significantly sized) country in the world (after Bangladesh and Taiwan).^[7]

Archaeological findings show that the Korean Peninsula was occupied as early as the Lower Paleolithic period.^[8][9] Korean history begins with the founding of Gojoseon in 2333 BCE by Dangun. Following the unification of Three Kingdoms of Korea under Silla 668 CE, Korea went through the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasty as one nation until the end of the Korean Empire in 1910, when Korea was annexed by Japan. After liberation and division at the end of World War II, the nation was divided into North and South Korea. The latter was established in 1948 as a democracy. A war between the two Koreas ended in an uneasy cease-fire. During a period of military rule, the South Korean economy grew significantly, and the country was transformed into a major economy^[10] and a full democracy.

South Korea is a presidential republic consisting of 16 administrative divisions and is a developed country with a high standard of living. It has the fourth largest economy in Asia and the 15th largest in the world. The economy is export-driven, with production focusing on electronics, automobiles, ships, machinery, petrochemicals and robotics. South Korea is a member of the United Nations, WTO, OECD and G-20 major economies. It is also a founding member of APEC and the East Asia Summit, and a major non-NATO ally of the United States. More recently, South Korea's cultural popularity has increased in Asia and beyond, known as the Korean Wave.^[11][12]

Like many democracies,^[13] South Korea's government is divided into three branches executive, judicial, and legislative. The executive and legislative branches operate primarily at the national level, although various ministries in the executive branch also carry out local functions. Local governments are semi-autonomous, and contain executive and legislative bodies of their own. The judicial branch operates at both the national and local levels. South Korea is a constitutional democracy.

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1. US Begins Talks on Iran Nuclear Proposal with International Partners November 19, 2009 U.S. President Barack Obama says the United States has begun talks with its international partners on the consequences of Iran's failure to respond to a proposed nuclear deal.Speaking in South Korea Thursday, President Obama said a package of potential steps will be developed during the next several weeks with the aim of sending a "clear message" to Iran. He said he continues to hold out the hope that Iran will decide to accept the United Nations-brokered plan, which involves sending its uranium abroad for further enrichment.But Iran's ISNA news agency quoted the foreign minister Wednesday as ... (read more)

2. Obama Calls on N. Korea to Return to Talks November 19, 2009 U.S President Barack Obama is calling on North Korea to return to nuclear talks and he is warning of possible new sanctions on Iran.  Mr. Obama spoke in Seoul after talks with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.The president's day in Seoul began with ceremony - and quickly moved to substance.Topping the agenda: North Korea's nuclear program.The American and South Korean presidents called on the North Koreans to return to multilateral negotiations.  And, Mr. Obama announced he is sending a senior envoy to Pyongyang for the first time since taking office."We will be sending Ambassa... (read more)

3. Obama Winds Up Asia Tour With South Korea Summit November 18, 2009 President Barack Obama (L)walks with S. Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan(R)after arriving at US military airbase in Osan, 18 Nov 2009 U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in South Korea, where he is expected to show solidarity with the country's president in demanding North Korea move toward ending its nuclear weapons programs. As he departed China for South Korea Wednesday, President Obama took another opportunity to urge North Korea to reach an agreement on its nuclear weapons."North Korea has a choice. It can continue down the path of confrontation and provocation that has led to l... (read more)

4. North Korea, Free Trade Likely to Dominate Obama's Korea Visit November 14, 2009 President Obama arrives in South Korea next week (November 18-19) as he wraps up his tour of Asia. Opening markets and dealing with North Korea's nuclear weapons are high on the agenda. President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, 12 Nov 2009North Korea's nuclear weapons remain as much a concern for President Obama and South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak now as when the two met in June.Mr. Obama says his administration will talk one on one with Pyongyang, but only with the aim of bringing the North back to six-nation talks about scrapping it... (read more)

5. N. Korea Says South Will Pay 'Expensive Price' for Naval Clash November 12, 2009 North Korea says South Korea will pay "an expensive price" for firing at a North Korean patrol boat on Tuesday.The official Rodong Sinmun newspaper published a commentary Thursday saying the clash in the Yellow Sea was not an accident, but instead was a "premeditated act of aggression" by the South. The commentary said the incident was meant to escalate tensions and dampen a positive atmosphere between the two countries.This undated handout photo released by the South Korea Navy in Seoul shows high-speed patrol boats armed with canons and machine guns, 10 Nov 2009South Korea's military has bee... (read more)

6. South Korean Military on High Alert After Naval Clash November 11, 2009 South Korea's military is on high alert for possible retaliatory moves after a North Korean patrol boat was set ablaze Tuesday during a clash between the two Koreas' navies.A South Korean Marine looks at the North Korean village, Kaepoong, at an observation post in Ganghwa, South Korea, 11 Nov 2009A spokesman for South Korea's joint chiefs of staff says the South's army, navy and air forces are closely monitoring the activities of the North's military.  But South Korean officials say so far they have not noticed any unusual troop movements by the North. Wednesday Seoul sent two additional... (read more)

7. Clinton Discusses North Korea, Burma Issues at APEC November 11, 2009 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says a high-ranking American diplomat will travel to North Korea for talks with the isolated regime, despite this week's naval clash between North and South Korea.U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses a press conference after attending APEC ministerial meetings in Singapore, 11 Nov 2009Clinton made the comment Wednesday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Singapore.The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that it has agreed to send special envoy Stephen Bosworth to Pyongyang in an effort to revive the six-na... (read more)

8. US Urges North Korea Not to Escalate Tensions in Yellow Sea November 10, 2009 Washington has urged North Korea not to escalate tensions in the Yellow Sea following a naval skirmish between the North and South Korean navies Tuesday.  White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs (file photo)White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says Washington hopes Pyongyang will not take any further actions in the area that could be seen as an escalation.South Korea's military says one of its warships first fired warning shots at a North Korean boat that it says crossed the Korean maritime border off the west coast of the Korean peninsula.South Korea says the North Korean patrol boa... (read more)

9. Asia to Welcome President Obama November 10, 2009 U.S. President Barack Obama will make his first trip to Asia this month with stops in Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. In Singapore, Mr. Obama will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. It will be his first meeting with Southeast Asian leaders, including Burma. Many Asian countries are welcoming the renewed American engagement but some are disappointed Mr. Obama will not visit them on this trip.US President Barack Obama In his first trip to Asia as President, Mr. Obama is expected to emphasize renewed cooperation between the U.S. and Asian nations. His first stop is... (read more)

10. North Korea Demands Apology After Naval Clash with South November 10, 2009  Undated photo released by South Korea Navy patrol boats,(same type  involved in naval clash with North Korean ship) engage in exercise in the West Sea, 10 Nov 2009North and South Korea have fought a brief skirmish in disputed waters, with apparent damage to a North Korean naval vessel. Pyongyang is demanding an apology, while South Korea warns the North not to engage in any more provocative behavior. South Korea's president convened an emergency security meeting and put the navy on highest alert Tuesday after an exchange of fire with North Korea in waters west of the peninsula.Lee ... (read more)

11. South Korea Creates Council to Help Improve Image Overseas November 05, 2009 Some South Koreans think their nation has an image problem. While it ranks as one of the world's top economies, international surveys show that South Korea's brand value - how others perceive the country - is low. Now the government is trying to improve its reputation abroad.  South Korean vacationers take advantage of fair weather at Haeundae beach in Busan, south of Seoul (File) A television ad airing all over East Asia is aimed at luring tourists to South Korea. It showcases both traditional and modern glimpses of the country and ends with a catchphrase. But sparkling is not alway... (read more)

12. The Delicious Aroma Of Arabic Coffee Will Refresh You October 28, 2009 If you have tasted beer in Germany, green tea in South Korea then tasting Arabic coffee in the Emirates is something you should not miss. On a Dubai boat tour, every tourist is welcomed with a cup of Arabic coffee and dates. The Arabic coffee forms an integral part of welcoming each guest with honor. Arabic coffee stands as a symbol that marks the most memorable moments of any Arab's life. You can witness its importance in events like birth ceremonies, marriages and even during funerals. The best Arabic coffee is made using roasted and ground beans. Many make it according to their pr... (read more) Author: Diane Trader

13. South Korea Offers Humanitarian Aid to North October 26, 2009 South Korea is preparing what may be its first aid transfer to North Korea in almost two years. The humanitarian gesture is a tiny fraction of the assistance previous governments extended to Pyongyang.South Korean Unification Ministry Spokesman Chun Hae-sung said Monday that the government is ready to help hungry North Koreans with emergency food aid.A picture of N. Korean children eating at a nursery in North Korea, is displayed on a street during a campaign for N.Korea's famine aid in Seoul, S. Korea, 22 Sep 2009Chun says Seoul is ready to send 10,000 tons of corn, 20 tons of milk powder an... (read more)

14. Carter Sinclair Korea News UMass Amherst Nutritionist Will Collaborate With Korean Oriental Medicin October 26, 2009 Carter Sinclair Korea News UMass Amherst Nutritionist Will Collaborate With Korean Oriental Medicine Center to Combat Type II Diabetes, Obesity Carter Sinclair Korea News : Thanks to a new collaboration between the nutrition department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a highly regarded Oriental medicine center in Korea, researchers are now exploring Asian medicinal herbs as a tool for managing the global epidemic of Type II diabetes and obesity now sweeping through developed and developing countries alike. Through a recent Memorandum of Understanding between the universit... (read more) Author: Cathy Rogers

15. 'Kimjongilia' Documents Suffering North Korea Seeks to Hide October 22, 2009 Human rights organizations say tens of thousands of North Koreans live in forced labor camps for political reeducation, where torture, starvation, and illness are commonplace. North Korean defectors say entire families are sent to the camps for tiny crimes such as humming a South Korean pop song. Now, a new film is bringing the stories of North Koreans who have escaped such camps to the screen. North Korea Propaganda, Kim Jong Il And Kim Il Sung: "Nobody in the world has ever dedicated all his life to the people's cause for so many years and undergone so many hardships as our leader ha... (read more)

16. S. Korean Scholar: North Experiencing Discord Among Kim Family Members October 22, 2009 A leading North Korea researcher and adviser to South Korea's president says the North is experiencing some friction at the very top of the ruling Kim family. The North's leader may have temporarily halted a succession process to calm his son's ambitions.Kim Jong Il (File photo)North Korean leader Kim Jong Il appears to have been having disagreements with the son he hand picked to replace him one day, according to one of South Korea's most respected analysts of intelligence about the North.Nam Sung-wook heads the Institute for National Security Strategy in Seoul. He is a key adviser to South... (read more)

17. US, South Korea Reaffirm Alliance, Timetable for Command Hand-Over October 22, 2009 US Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks during joint news conference in Seoul, 22 Oct 2009 The United States and South Korea have wrapped up an annual security meeting with assurances that South Korea is on track to assume more autonomy over its defense in the next few years. Officials from both sides say they are committed to getting rid of North Korea's nuclear weapons, and are planning for any scenarios that could destabilize the North. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says he and his South Korean counterpart, Defense Minister Kim Tae-young, reaffirmed the two countries' alliance th... (read more)

18. US Defense Secretary Urges South Korea to Spend More on Security October 21, 2009 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says North Korea remains a real threat to security on the Korean peninsula and in the world. He is in South Korea, where he is urging Seoul to beef up its military to reflect its status as an emerging world power. S. Korean PM Chung Un-chan, right, shakes hands with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates during their meeting at the Government Complex in Seoul, South Korea, 21 Oct. 2009U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates praised South Korean defense reforms Wednesday, saying the country's military is becoming more mobile and better able to contribute to intern... (read more)

19. Gates to Meet New Japanese Leaders, Talk Security With South Koreans October 18, 2009 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates heads to Japan and South Korea this week with North Korea's nuclear and missile programs and the new Japanese government's defense policies high on the agenda. The visits come just a couple of weeks before President Barack Obama will visit the two countries.  US Defense Secretary Robert Gates (File) Defense officials say the secretary's first stop, Tokyo, will be partly an opportunity to get to know Japan's new leaders. But Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell says serious issues will be discussed related to the new government's decision to end a r... (read more)

20. GUCCI Secret Bag, South Korea and Hong Kong actress favorite! October 19, 2009 GUCCI's Secret Bag charm in the end how much? Let the Asian female star to tell Nai. Discard packets carrying her locks, like weightlifting myths, GUCCI handbags light show charm; In addition, GUCCI expensive crocodile leather and canvas with stitching, so that Secret Bag is not only light weight, the price is also amiable. So whether it is the shoulders and back, or hand-held large-size small Size, GUCCI Secret Bag in Hong Kong and Taiwan have become the star of this fall and winter favorite. Known as South Korea's first beauty of Kim Hee-sun, to a gentleman Leopard beige ca... (read more) Author: hibabay gong

21. Warning, Apology Mark Week of Mixed Signals from North Korea October 15, 2009 North Korea is accusing the South of sending warships into its waters and says a clash may result. That warning comes during a week of North-South dialogue, in which Pyongyang offered a rare apology to the South for a flooding incident, last month. The North Korean Central News Agency carried a statement from the country's Naval command, Thursday, accusing South Korea of sending warships into the North's territorial waters at least 10 times this week. The statement describes the South's alleged actions as "premeditated moves to deliberately escalate tension in the waters."Pyongyang goes on... (read more)

22. Ex-President Bush Promotes Six-Party N. Korean Talks October 14, 2009 Former US President George W. Bush speaks during the World Knowledge Forum in Seoul, South Korea, 14 Oct 2009Former U.S. President George W. Bush says multilateral diplomacy is the key to resolving the standoff over North Korea's nuclear program.During a speech in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, Mr. Bush said the six-nation talks are "the best way to bring peace to the Korean peninsula."The United States, China, Japan, Russia and South Korea have been negotiating with North Korea since 2003 to convince the communist regime to abandon its nuclear weapons program in exchange for economic aid. No... (read more)

23. North Korea Agrees to Talks on Flood Prevention, Family Reunions October 13, 2009 South Korean officials say North Korea has accepted a proposal to hold talks this week on flood prevention and family reunions.The South's Unification Ministry says that during talks Wednesday the two sides will discuss a flood incident in September that killed six South Koreans camping and fishing along a cross-border river.  Pyongyang says a sudden surge in the water level of a dam on the Imjin River in the North required an emergency release of water. On Friday, the talks' focus will be on humanitarian issues such as family reunions, which the North recently allowed to resume after the... (read more)

24. North Korea Test-Fires 5 Short-Range Missiles October 12, 2009 A South Korean official says North Korea test-fired five short-range missiles Monday off the east coast of the communist state.The official says North Korea warned vessels to avoid its east coast from October 10 to the 20, an indication that it was planning missile launches. No other details of the missile test were available.North Korea has carried out several short-range missile tests in recent years off its east and west coasts. South Korean officials have interpreted them as routine military exercises.Earlier, South Korea proposed holding talks with North Korea on Wednesday on preventing f... (read more)

25. China, South Korea, Japan Leaders Hold Summit Meeting October 10, 2009 From left: S. Korean President Lee Myung-bak, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama, attend joint press conference at Great Hall of the People in Beijing, 10 Oct 2009 China says North Korea wants better ties with the United States, Japan and South Korea.  Leaders from the three Asian countries met Saturday in Beijing.North Korea, and its nuclear programs, topped the agenda during a summit in Beijing that brought together Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.Speaking at a news conference following th... (read more)

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