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About Korea

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CIA - The World Factbook -- Korea, South

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CIA - The World Factbook - Notes and Definitions

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South Korea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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About Korea

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Governments on the WWW: Korea (Republic)

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South Korea (03/08)

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good info
posted by puppies4life on 02-14-2008
economy facts
posted by melissar14 on 02-20-2008
general information (economy)
posted by morgan0127 on 02-26-2008
info on economy, government, etc
posted by katenix on 02-26-2008
This tells everything!!!!
posted by sburnzy on 02-27-2008
everything but the kitchen sink!
posted by Joshua Geiss on 04-25-2008
etc
posted by Ryan Henning on 04-28-2008
overview
general information
posted by Stephen Morrash on 04-28-2008
Mostly a history of modern South Korea
posted by Matt Kinney on 04-30-2008
very good site.
posted by Becky Dadey on 05-01-2008

posted by Mike Acker on 04-25-2008
- Look under People, Government, and Economy
  posted by Mike Acker on 04-25-2008
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%.
posted by Olivia Statmore on 05-01-2008
posted by Meg! Vetter on 05-06-2008
- economy and natural resources
  posted by Meg! Vetter on 05-06-2008
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
posted by Meg! Vetter on 04-30-2008
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
- many invasions by larger neighbors in 2000
  years of existence///
  
  Repelled numerous foreign invasions
  posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
- 1910- Japan began 35 year period of colonial
  rule over Korea///
  
  Many older Koreans stil hold a grudge against
  Japan
  posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
Japan's surrender to the Allied Powers in 1945, signaling the end of World War
II, only further embroiled Korea in foreign rivalries.
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invaded South Korea
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
The war left almost three million Koreans dead or wounded and millions of others
homeless and separated from their families.
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
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
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
. Subsequently, a powerful group of military officers, led by Lieutenant General
Chun Doo Hwan, declared martial law and took power.
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
- throughout the Park and Chun eras, there were many strong protests against the authorities, led by students and labor union activists
  posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
movements reached a climax after Chun's 1979 coup and declaration of martial
law.
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
Thereafter, pro-democracy activities intensified even more, ultimately forcing
political concessions by the government in 1987, including the restoration of
direct presidential elections.
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
In 1987, Roh Tae-woo, a former general, was elected president
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
1992 election of a long-time pro-democracy activist, Kim Young-sam. Kim became
Korea's first civilian elected president in 32 years.
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
Former business executive and Mayor of Seoul Lee Myung-bak's 5-year term begins
with his inauguration on February 25, 2008.
posted by dekker28 on 02-27-2008
posted by Meg! Vetter on 05-06-2008
- Economy and resources
  posted by Meg! Vetter on 05-06-2008
- Econmy and resources
  posted by Meg! Vetter on 05-06-2008
posted by Meg! Vetter on 05-06-2008
- SouthKorea and other countries
  posted by Meg! Vetter on 05-06-2008

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Korea, South: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — I...

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Seoul Searching - Gateway to Seoul and South Korean culture, events, ne...

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SOUTH KOREA

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South Korea: Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette

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good info about culture
posted by puppies4life on 02-14-2008
·Bow and say good bye to each person when you are leaving a party

·Wait to be introduced at a social gathering

·Person of lower status bows to those of higher status
·Use both hands when you are giving a gift

·Arrive up to 30 minutes late for a dinner

·Take off your shoes before you enter a persons house
·Eldest person is served dinner first

·Wait to be seated don’t sit until you are told so
posted by xomilla30ox on 02-20-2008
South Korea
customs and stuff like that...
posted by cassiexoxo on 02-27-2008

Family welfare is much more important than the needs of the individual.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Meeting Etiquette
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Wait to be introduced at a social gathering.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Gift Giving Etiquette
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
- All things listed below are important
  posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Bring fruit or good quality chocolates or flowers if invited to a Korean's
home.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
The number 4 is considered unlucky, so gifts should not be given in multiples of
4.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Wrap gifts in red or yellow paper, since these are royal colours. Alternatively,
use yellow or pink paper since they denote happiness.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Do not wrap gifts in green, white, or black paper.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Remove your shoes before entering the house.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Send a thank you note the following day after being invited to dinner.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Chopsticks should be returned to the table after every few bites and when you
drink or stop to speak.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Do not pick up food with your hands. Fruit should be speared with a toothpick.

posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Try a little bit of everything. It is acceptable to ask what something is.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Under no circumstances insult or to criticize in front of others.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
This is a culture where "less is more" when communicating. Respond to questions
directly and concisely.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Appointments are required and should be made 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
It is a good idea to send both an agenda and back-up material including
information about your company and client testimonials prior to the meeting.

posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Have all written materials available in both English and Korean.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Dress Etiquette
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008
Have one side of your business card translated into Korean.
posted by Sarah Snow on 04-23-2008

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