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IntroductionSouth Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is a coun...
IntroductionSouth Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is a country located in East Asia,bordered by the Yellow Sea in the west, the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan in the east, North Korea in the north, and the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the south. It is a highly developed country in the world, with advanced economy, technology, culture and society.Geography and ClimateThe country is mainly mountainous with a total area of 100,362 square kilometers. The terrain is complex, with many rivers and mountains. The climate is temperate, with four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Winter is usually cold and dry, while summer is hot and humid. There are significant temperature differences between day and night in most regions.HistoryThe history of South Korea can be traced back to the Neolithic Age. The Three Kingdoms period (AD 37 BC) saw the rise of three major states: Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla. In the 7th century AD, Unified Silla was established under the influence of the Tang Dynasty of China, uniting the three kingdoms. From the 9th century AD to the 14th century AD, Goryeo replaced Unified Silla as the dominant power in Northeast Asia. In the 14th century AD, Joseon replaced Goryeo as the new dynasty. During this period, Joseon's power reached its peak, with a strong navy and a thriving economy. However, after the Opium War of 1840-1842, Joseon's power began to decline. In 1897, the Korean Empire was established under the leadership of Emperor Gojong. However, during World War II, Japan invaded and occupied Korea from 1910-1945. After World War II, South Korea was divided into North Korea and South Korea. The Korean War broke out in 1950-1953. The war ended with a ceasefire agreement signed by North Korea and a UN-led international coalition in 1953. Since then, South Korea has enjoyed relative peace and prosperity.PoliticsSouth Korea is a democratic republic with a presidential system of government. The President is both head of state and head of government. The National Assembly is the country's legislative body and has two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country.EconomySouth Korea is one of the four Asian tigers (the other three being Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore), which have achieved rapid economic development since the 1960s. The country's economy is highly industrialized and diversified, with a focus on manufacturing and services. The service sector accounts for about 60% of GDP, while manufacturing accounts for about 30%. The agricultural sector accounts for only about 2% of GDP. South Korea has a free trade agreement with many countries around the world, including China, Japan, the United States and the European Union. The Korean Wave (known as "Hallyu" in Korean) has also become increasingly popular around the world in recent years, bringing Korean culture to a global audience.CultureSouth Korean culture is unique and diverse, with strong Confucianism and Shamanism roots. Traditional Korean culture includes elements such as architecture, music, dance, literature, painting, craftsmanship and cuisine. With the development of technology and popular culture in recent years, Korean pop music (K-pop), Korean TV dramas (K-dramas) and Korean movies (K-movies) have become increasingly popular around the world. In addition to traditional culture, South Korea also has modern popular culture that is more influenced by Western culture, such as fashion, music and cuisine.EducationSouth Korea has a highly developed education system with a strong emphasis on education from an early age. Education is compulsory from elementary school to junior high school (aged 6-18). After graduation from junior high school, students usually go to high school or technical school for further education. South Korea also has a strong emphasis on private tutoring after school hours. This type of tutoring has become increasingly common due to fierce competition for university admission. Korean universities are relatively affordable due to government subsidies. Many Korean students study at foreign universities after completing their studies at home to improve their language skills and cultural understanding.SocietySouth Korean society is very dynamic and changing due to industrialization and urbanization. Population mobility within the country is also very high due to economic factors and geographical
