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John Pedersen

South Korea (03/08) - 0 views

www.state.gov/...2800.htm

team19

shared by John Pedersen on 14 Feb 08 - Cached
    • dekker28
      dekker28 on 27 Feb 08
       
      many invasions by larger neighbors in 2000 years of existence/// Repelled numerous foreign invasions
    • dekker28
      dekker28 on 27 Feb 08
       
      1910- Japan began 35 year period of colonial rule over Korea/// Many older Koreans stil hold a grudge against Japan
  • 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
  • The war left almost three million Koreans dead or wounded and millions of others homeless and separated from their families.
  • 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
  • . Subsequently, a powerful group of military officers, led by Lieutenant General Chun Doo Hwan, declared martial law and took power.
    • dekker28
      dekker28 on 27 Feb 08
       
      throughout the Park and Chun eras, there were many strong protests against the authorities, led by students and labor union activists
  • movements reached a climax after Chun's 1979 coup and declaration of martial law.
  • Former business executive and Mayor of Seoul Lee Myung-bak's 5-year term begins with his inauguration on February 25, 2008.
  • In 1987, Roh Tae-woo, a former general, was elected president
  • 1992 election of a long-time pro-democracy activist, Kim Young-sam. Kim became Korea's first civilian elected president in 32 years.
  • Thereafter, pro-democracy activities intensified even more, ultimately forcing political concessions by the government in 1987, including the restoration of direct presidential elections.
    • Mike Acker
      Mike Acker on 25 Apr 08
       
      Look under People, Government, and Economy
  • 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
  • PeopleNationality: 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%.
    • Meg! Vetter
      Meg! Vetter on 06 May 08
       
      economy and natural resources
    • Meg! Vetter
      Meg! Vetter on 06 May 08
       
      Economy and resources
    • Meg! Vetter
      Meg! Vetter on 06 May 08
       
      Econmy and resources
    • Meg! Vetter
      Meg! Vetter on 06 May 08
       
      SouthKorea and other countries
  • puppies4life on 14 Feb 08
     
    good info
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  • melissar14 on 20 Feb 08
     
    economy facts
  • morgan0127 on 26 Feb 08
     
    general information (economy)
  • katenix on 26 Feb 08
     
    info on economy, government, etc
  • sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
     
    This tells everything!!!!
  • Joshua Geiss on 25 Apr 08
     
    everything but the kitchen sink!
  • Ryan Henning on 28 Apr 08
     
    etc
  • Stephen Morrash on 28 Apr 08
     
    overview general information
  • Matt Kinney on 30 Apr 08
     
    Mostly a history of modern South Korea
  • Becky Dadey on 01 May 08
     
    very good site.
Jake Ludwig

Background Essay no. 68 | South Korean Education | AskAsia.org - 0 views

www.askasia.org/...essay.php

background essay korea south team21

shared by Jake Ludwig on 12 Feb 08 - Cached
  • The Korean public education structure is divided into three parts: six years of primary school, followed by three years of middle school and then three years of high school
  • The primary curriculum consists of nine principal subjects: moral education, Korean language, social studies, mathematics, science, physical education, music, fine arts, and practical arts.
  • High schools are divided into academic and vocational schools
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  • Upon completion of primary school, students advance to middle school, which comprises grades seven through nine. The curriculum consists of 12 basic or required subjects, electives, and extracurricular activities
  • school calendar has two semesters, the first extending from March through July and the second from September through February. There are summer and winter breaks, but 10 optional half days at the beginning and end of each break
  • A typical day finds high schoolers studying before school begins at about 8:00 A.M. Classes run for 50 minutes each, with a morning break and a 50-minute lunch period. The afternoon session resumes at about 1:00 P.M., and classes continue until about 4:00 or 4:30, followed by the cleaning of the classroom. Students may then take a short dinner break at home, or they may eat at school
  • Elementary and middle school students have similar but somewhat less rigorous days with shorter hours and more recreational activities.
  • Students return to the school library to study or attend private schools or tutoring sessions until between 10:00 P.M. and midnight.
  • Attendance requirements call for a minimum of 220 days at all three levels
  • Most instruction we observed consisted of teacher lectures, with only rare interruptions for questions. If students had questions, they might speak to the teacher after class
  • discipline problems were infrequent, and great respect for teachers was evident. Students bowed, as is the custom, when passing teachers in the halls and appeared hesitant to enter faculty offices.
  • Korean teachers still have more responsibility for counseling students and controlling their behavior than do teachers in the United States. Korean culture grants teachers the same authority as parents and attributes them even greater responsibility for children's moral and academic development.
  • katenix on 13 Feb 08
     
    SOUTH KOREAN EDUCATION!! background, etc.
Max Dyal

Customs of S. Korea - 0 views

www.jobmonkey.com/...customs_of_s__korea.html

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shared by Max Dyal on 12 Feb 08 - Cached
  • It is customary to bring a small gift when visiting a South Korean home. It's better to bring a small token and not an ostentatious object that calls attention to you. Fruit, flowers, and chocolates are popular gifts for these occasions.
  • South Koreans generally sit, eat, and sleep on the floor, so you will be expected to remove your shoes upon entering a South Korean home and some schools and restaurants. Bare feet may be offensive to people of the older generations, so it's best to wear socks when visiting (be sure they're clean and free of holes! 
  • In addition to chopsticks, South Koreans regularly use soup spoons at meals. The chopsticks are used primarily for side dishes, while the spoon is used for soup and rice. Unlike in Japan, it's not appropriate to pick up your rice bowl while eating. All plates and bowls should stay on the table. Drinking customs in South Korea are also different than in Japan. Use both hands when pouring a drink for someone, because it shows respect. Though filling a companion's glass with beer or soju (similar to vodka) is appropriate, it's essential that the glass is completely empty before pouring. This may seem like a trivial concern, but will count for a lot in the eyes of your South Korean friends.
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  • Among young people, the person who issued the invitation usually pays. If you're out with a group, the bill is split and everyone pitches in. Among older Koreans, one person will take care of the bill, and roles will switch the next time.
  • Tipping is not a traditional Korean custom; however, a 10 percent service charge is added to bills at all tourist hotels and tipping is not expected. It's never necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with your luggage or takes you to or from the airport.
  • South Koreans are averse to overt physical contact between members of the opposite sex. They generally limit interpersonal contact to a courteous handshake; however, very good friends are often physical with each other, so don't be surprised to see men and women walking hand-in-hand with a member of the same sex. Public displays of affection between couples, like hugging and kissing, are considered very improper.
  • South Korean public baths, moyoktang, are wonderful. After a long, stressful day, there's nothing like a steamy sauna and bath to wash away your troubles. Moyoktang are found throughout the city and cost about W2,352 (US$2.85). There are usually showers to use before entering the hot tub. Many places also have a cold water tank, which is amazingly refreshing after a piping hot sauna. A special feature of the baths is the underwear-clad massage. For about W6,000–W8,000 ($7.30–$9.70 plus tip) the masseuses will scrub you down with hot water and towels, removing all traces of grime. You've never known the true meaning of "squeaky-clean" until you've experienced the wonderful traditions at the public bath.
  • tschloe19 on 12 Mar 08
     
    here leg hann
William Chang

Korea, Republic of - 0 views

www.travel.state.gov/...cis_1018.html

26 embassy korean resources south team

shared by William Chang on 28 Apr 08 - Cached
  • MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION:  Hospitals in Korea are generally well-equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.  High quality general and specialty dental care is available in Seoul.  Western-style medical facilities are available in major urban areas of Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and a few other large cities.  However, not all doctors and staff in these major urban areas are proficient in English.  Most clinics in rural areas do not have an English-speaking doctor.  A list of hospitals and medical specialists who speak English is available at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul or on the Embassy's web site at http://korea.usembassy.gov/health.html.
  • Pharmacies are first-rate and most prescribed medications, except psychotropic medications, can be obtained with a prescription.  Travelers taking any psychotropic or controlled medications should bring a sufficient supply as well as a copy of the prescription for Korean customs clearance at the airport. Korean ambulances do not carry sophisticated medical equipment and the ambulance personnel do not have the same level of emergency medical training as in the United States.  However, ambulances operated by the fire department (dial 119) will respond very quickly and take patients to the nearest hospital.  For medical evacuation to points outside Korea, SOS International is located in Seoul (tel: 02- 3140-1902, web site: www.internationalsos.com
  • Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the CDC’s Internet site at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx.  For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health Organization’s (WHO) web site at http://www.who.int/en.  Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith.
Sam Gladnick

South Korea - 0 views

www.occhealthnursing.net/korea.htm

alphabet etc. korean religion sputh team

shared by Sam Gladnick on 25 Apr 08 - Cached
  • North and South Koreans speak and write the same language.  It is derived from the Ural-Altaic family, which also includes Turkish, Hungarian, Finnish, Mongolian, Tibetan and Japanese.  The written Korean language is called Hangeul, consisting of 10 vowels and 14 consonants.  King Sejong invented it in the 15th century.  Hangeul is considered easy to learn and write, contributing to Korea’s high literacy rates (98% over age 15).
  • Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution in Korea.  50.7 percent of Koreans follow a specific religious faith.  Followers of Buddhism and Protestants are in the highest numbers, followed by Catholics.  Other practicing faiths are Shamanism, Taoism, and Islam. Confucian tenets or Confucian doctrine is deeply embedded in many Koreans' lives, regardless of religion.
  • Seoul’s subway system is the eight-largest in the world.  The railway system includes over 4,000 passenger trains and 13,000 freight trains.  In 1998, the nation’s highways exceeded 2,000 km.  International airports serve 74 cities throughout the world.  Ocean liners, cruise ships, cargo ships and container ships are a frequent site at Korean ports.
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  • Korea, like other countries in the temperate, has four distinct seasons.  Spring begins in late March, with occasional drizzle.  Summer is hot and humid with monsoon rains beginning in June and heaviest in July.  Autumn is rather short, lasting from the end of September to November.  Winter is cold and dry from December to February.  Spells of cold weather normally alternate with days of warmer weather.
Alex Thompson

Health Care in S. K. - 0 views

www.jobmonkey.com/...health_care_in_s__k_.html

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shared by Alex Thompson on 08 Feb 08 - Cached
  • Some physicians and hospitals will not accept overseas health insurance and therefore may require you to pay up front; however, if you or your employer pay taxes then you are entitled to health insurance through your employer
  • no vaccinations are required to enter South Korea, but you should be sure your rabies and tetanus/diptheria shots are up-to-date, and vaccination for hepatitis
  • if you will be living in or spending significant time traveling in rural areas, a vaccination for Japanese encephalitis is recommended
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  • traveling around Asia
  • get cholera and yellow fever inoculations
  • Korean-made drugs are generally safe, sanitary, and inexpensive—even without insurance. They are available in pharmacies like those in the United States or Canada.
  • problems as minor as a cold or rash you may be given a shot or series of shots.
  • Some treatments require that you go to a clinic for a shot and medicine every day for a week or more. Should you need to visit a doctor, bring a Korean friend with you to ask questions.
  • English is spoken at some hospitals in South Korea, especially in international clinics and hospitals in larger cities
  • shawng23 on 08 Feb 08
     
    gives some hospitals that you can go to that speak english and it tells you what kind of shots yous should take before coming to korea.
Emily Sobieski

South Korea: Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette - 0 views

www.kwintessential.co.uk/...uth-korea-country-profile.html

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  • Family welfare is much more important than the needs of the individual.
  • Meeting Etiquette
  • Wait to be introduced at a social gathering.
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  •  Bring fruit or good quality chocolates or flowers if invited to a Korean's home.
  • The number 4 is considered unlucky, so gifts should not be given in multiples of 4.
  • Wrap gifts in red or yellow paper, since these are royal colours. Alternatively, use yellow or pink paper since they denote happiness.
  • Do not wrap gifts in green, white, or black paper.
  • Gift Giving Etiquette
    • Sarah Snow
      Sarah Snow on 23 Apr 08
       
      All things listed below are important
  • Remove your shoes before entering the house.
  • Send a thank you note the following day after being invited to dinner.
  • Chopsticks should be returned to the table after every few bites and when you drink or stop to speak.
  • Do not pick up food with your hands. Fruit should be speared with a toothpick.
  • Try a little bit of everything. It is acceptable to ask what something is.
  • Dress Etiquette
  • Under no circumstances insult or to criticize in front of others.
  • This is a culture where "less is more" when communicating. Respond to questions directly and concisely.
  • Appointments are required and should be made 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
  • 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.
  • Have all written materials available in both English and Korean.
  •  Have one side of your business card translated into Korean.
  • puppies4life on 14 Feb 08
     
    good info about culture
  • xomilla30ox on 20 Feb 08
     
    ·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
  • cassiexoxo on 27 Feb 08
     
    South Korea customs and stuff like that...
Alex Thompson

South Korea - Health Care and Social Welfare - 0 views

www.country-data.com/...r-12295.html

care health in sk team30

shared by Alex Thompson on 08 Feb 08 - Cached
  • he number of physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other health personnel and the number of hospitals and clinics have increased dramatically since the Korean War
  • In 1974 the population per physician was 2,207; by 1983 this number had declined to 1,509. During the same period, the number of general hospitals grew from 36 to 156 and the number of hospital beds tripled from 19,062 to 59,099
  • Rural areas had limited medical facilities, because in the past there was little incentive for physicians to work in areas outside the cities,
  • connorb on 08 Feb 08
     
    Korea over the centuries has used acupuncture and herbal treatments to cure illnesses. Ginseng was a popular herb sold in stores and was used through the 1980s. The South Korean government committed itself to making medical security (medical insurance and medical aid) available to virtually the entire population by 1991.
  • cassiexoxo on 20 Feb 08
     
    Health Care in South Korea
sburnzy

Seoul City South Korea travel - 0 views

www.lifeinkorea.com/seoul

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shared by sburnzy on 27 Feb 08 - Cached
  • Mountains circle Seoul
    • sburnzy
      sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
       
      Hike Mountains in Seoul
  • As Korea's capital and most populous city, Seoul represents the country's center for business, education, and modern culture. It offers many activities for everyone, including museums and palaces, parks and mountains, and amusement parks and night clubs.
    • sburnzy
      sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
       
      Important stuff.
  • sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
     
    These are things to do when you travel to teh capital of S. Korea and you can visit historic buildings, art places, and outdoor things.
Kyle Davis

Korea, South: History, Geography, Government, and Culture - Infoplease.com - 0 views

www.infoplease.com/...A0107690.html

team20

shared by Kyle Davis on 12 Feb 08 - Cached
  • South Korea came into being after World War II, the result of a 1945 agreement reached by the Allies at the Potsdam Conference
  • Elections were held in the U.S. zone in 1948 for a national assembly, which adopted a republican constitution
  • brittanyb on 12 Feb 08
     
    current events. sites with a lot of links to art&entertainment, business, etc.
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  • meghancornell on 19 Feb 08
     
    some good info on history of South Korea, About elections and past presidents and rulers
  • Kayla on 20 Feb 08
     
    this site will show a lot of the all diffrent history and many other things while you are here
  • liznieuwkerk on 21 Feb 08
     
    very good information on south korea and its government
  • Joshua Geiss on 25 Apr 08
     
    history, geography, govrnment type
  • Stephen Morrash on 28 Apr 08
     
    some economic facts and geography facts, just some basic things and a sumamry of the history
  • Matt Kinney on 30 Apr 08
     
    How Korea was formed, how it works, general history.
Jessica Weckhorst

YONHAP NEWS - 0 views

english.yonhapnews.co.kr/...0000AEN20080430007500315F.HTML

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shared by Jessica Weckhorst on 30 Apr 08 - Cached
  • Seoul recently agreed to reopen its market to most U.S. beef cuts, lifting a five-year ban placed after the outbreak of the first mad cow case in the United States. The decision reached on April 18 is expected to permit U.S. beef shipments to arrive here around in mid May.
  • "We are very pleased that Korea has taken the decision," Vershbow said, "And this agreement is based on international scientific standards, which I think is the only policy for trading nations that they want to observe, that they want to have healthy economic relations with other nations."The Lee Myung-bak administration, however, faced mounting domestic criticism for rushing to the beef agreement despite lingering concerns over mad cow disease and feared impact on the local cattle industry
  • Resuming U.S. beef imports has been considered a key condition for Seoul gaining U.S. ratification of the free trade agreement
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  • The U.S. ambassador to Seoul said Wednesday that Korea's decision to resume U.S. beef imports will strengthen their bilateral alliance and that he was confident Seoul's free trade pact with Washington will get ratified in the U.S. within this year.
  • The U.S. envoy noted opposition in the U.S. Congress in the presidential election year but said he was "confident" that it will get ratified within U.S. President George W. Bush's term.
  • Nonetheless, President Bush explained to President Lee in Camp David less than two weeks ago that it is a priority for him to get Congress to ratify KORUS-FTA in 2008 and I'm confident he can meet that goal
  • We often refer to FTA as a 'win-win' agreement because both Korea and the United States will benefit, but it might be more appropriate to call it a 'win-win-win-win' because not
  • only the countries benefit but because businesses and consumers will benefit as well," he said.
Alayna Auerbach

Global Ocean Freight - 0 views

www.global-oc.com

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  • provides shipment internationally from origin to destination. Our knowledge of port services and our reciprocal arrangements with trustworthy forwarders in every port enables us to move your cargo efficiently and safely.
  • air, sea, rail and truck services
  • ensuring that all licenses and paperwork are in order and stay with your shipment
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  • pack, crate, store and ship your cargo to ensure that everything arrives in excellent condition.
  • move a vehicle
  • leading house hold goods shipping companies
  • land, air, or ocean transportation
  • we work with you to handle every aspect of your shipment.
Alex Innes

THE ECONOMY OF SOUTH KOREA - 0 views

www.sjsu.edu/...korea1.htm

team18

shared by Alex Innes on 29 Apr 08 - Cached
  • South Korea did create some important government enterprises; i.e., Pohang Iron and Steel Company, Korea Telecommunications Authority, Korea Electric Power Corporation, the Office of the Railroad, and Korea Monopoly Corporation (for tobacco and ginseng products). The public sector provided 80-90 percent of the financial services, two thirds of the gas, electricity and water supplies, 30 percent of transportation and communications, 30 percent of mining, and 15 percent of manufacturing.
  • Alex Innes on 13 May 08
     
    this is a very confusing(not) site
staci fink

Soc 202 - Current Events: North Korea vs. South Korea - 0 views

soc202events.blogspot.com/...orth-korea-vs-south-korea.html

team20

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  • staci fink on 02 Jun 08
     
    According to analysts, the attitude taken by the North Korean government is a direct response to South Korea's recently-toughened attitude, which has urged de-nuclearization and sided with the U.S. government on a number of political issues. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--> <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->Their rocky relationship is nothing new; they have been, at least, in a state of semi-war since the Korean War ended in 1953. <!--[endif]--> <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->The South Korean Defense Ministry said North Korea "was intentionally interpreting Seoul's objectives and remarks by its officials in a malicious manner." <!--[endif]--> To an uninvolved citizen of a relatively separatist state, this news, although new to me, isn't personally provocative. While I hope that their issues are resolved peaceably (which seems unlikely), I remain, for the moment, relatively ignorant and thus uninvolved.
staci fink

South Korea breaking news - South Korean newspapers - South Korean tabloids - 0 views

www.newswealth.com/...south_korea.html

team20

shared by staci fink on 02 Jun 08 - Cached
  • The NewsWealth.com South Korea News Media Guide spotlights South Korean current events via major daily South Korean newspapers, South Korea news blogs, magazines, South Korean tabloids, and other South Korea news sources for multimedia coverage of South Korean breaking news plus top stories on showbiz celebrities, South Korea politics, sports events, the South Korea travel industry, South Korean newspaper advertising, medical tours, eco tourism, luxury camping, retirement in South Korea, investing in South Korea, business opportunities, accommodations, telecom services, immigration guidelines, expat employment, import &amp; export, forex trading, money transfer rates, and more.
  • staci fink on 02 Jun 08
     
    South Korea News Media Guide spotlights South Korean current events via major daily South Korean newspapers, South Korea news blogs, magazines, South Korean tabloids, and other South Korea news sources for multimedia coverage of South Korean breaking news plus top stories on showbiz celebrities, South Korea politics, sports events, the South Korea travel industry, South Korean newspaper advertising, medical tours, eco tourism, luxury camping, retirement in South Korea, investing in South Korea, business opportunities, accommodations, telecom services, immigration guidelines, expat employment, import & export, forex trading, money transfer rates, and more.
Jessica Weckhorst

North Korea rejects liaison office proposal from South Korea - Boston.com - 0 views

www.boston.com/...fice_proposal_from_south_korea

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shared by Jessica Weckhorst on 28 Apr 08 - Cached
  • North Korea rejected a proposal from South Korea's new conservative president to establish liaison offices in both countries
  • SEOUL, South Korea—North Korea rejected a proposal from South Korea's new conservative president to establish liaison offices in both countries calling it a public relations exercise aimed at covering up deteriorating ties on the divided peninsula.
  • The proposal was Lee's first overture to the communist nation.
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  • Lee made the offer in an interview with the Washington Post last week during a visit to the United States for talks with President Bush, saying the countries need a better channel of communication.
  • Relations between the divided Koreas have chilled since Lee took office in February with a pledge to get tough on Pyongyang. Lee says he opposes unconditional assistance to the North and calls for its nuclear disarmament as a precondition for economic cooperation.
  • North Korea has bristled at the hard-line stance, and since late last month has expelled South Korean officials from a shared industrial complex, test-fired missiles, and threatened to reduce the South to "ashes." The Korean War ended in 1953 with a truce, not a peace treaty, which means the two sides technically remain at war. Relations improved significantly under Lee's two liberal predecessors -- Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun -- who pursued detente with North Korea with massive aid and concessions
Ian Gill

Despite slowing global economy, South Korea keeps growth target - International Herald ... - 0 views

www.iht.com/...10won.php

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shared by Ian Gill on 29 Apr 08 - Cached
  • South Korea's finance ministry said on Monday it was maintaining its 2008 economic growth target of around 6 percent, due to deregulation and tax cuts, despite a slowing global economy. Economic growth in 2007 was 4.9 percent. Asia's fourth-largest economy is expected to be capable of 7-percent growth and have a stable current account and prices in five years, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance said in a report to the new president, Lee Myung-bak. "The new government will endeavor to achieve a growth target of some 6 percent, continuing efforts for economic recovery and managing risk factors," said the ministry.
Alex Thompson

Education Fever: Society, Politics, and the Pursuit of Schooling in South Korea - 0 views

koreaweb.ws/ksr04-02.htm

schooling team30

shared by Alex Thompson on 25 Apr 08 - Cached
  • In terms of economics, political science, and sociology, increases in education have been shown to bolster economic development and politically mobilize the public. The South Korean case, with its rapid economic growth since the 1960s and the shift to democratization in the 1980s, is a strong example supporting this claim.
    • Olivia Statmore
      Olivia Statmore on 09 May 08
       
      This will show that South Korean education has dramatically improved from 40 years ago. The government of South Korea is supporting innovation and political freedom in the schools.
staci fink

Paper: North Korea and the South Korean Economy - 0 views

www.iie.com/...paper.cfm

shared by staci fink on 29 Apr 08 - Cached
  • Financially, South Korea is more integrated into the world economy now than it was in 1994. Foreigners are major players in the capital markets, accounting for nearly 40 percent of stock market transactions, and South Korean residents have greater opportunities to move their funds abroad. The use by South Korean financial firms of off-balance sheet transactions and financial derivatives, which did not exist in 1994, is expanding rapidly. While it is true that the South Korean stock market actually rose during the last crisis, the expanded role of foreign participants and the increased complexity of the financial transactions mean that the market today is far less susceptible to political intervention than it was a decade ago.
Alayna Auerbach

Getting to Korea|Travel Advice - 0 views

www.korea.net/...kor_loca.asp

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shared by Alayna Auerbach on 30 Apr 08 - Cached
  • Korea is connected by air to every major capital in the world
  • 37 international airlines
  • over 1,500 flights into and out of Korea every week
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  • Gimpo for Seoul,
    • Alayna Auerbach
      Alayna Auerbach on 30 Apr 08
       
      Use this!
  • has opened new routes between Seoul and destinations in Europe, America and the Middle East
  • Korea City Air Terminal (KCAT) is in Seoul's Gangnam business district next to the Korea World Trade Center in Samseong-dong
  • Special airport buses and city buses leave from various points in Seoul every 15 minutes from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m
  • 19 major hotels in Seoul
  • This enables any passenger on a round-the-world ticket to visit Korea at no additional charge.
  • Temporary entry for private cars is allowed for passengers arriving by ferry, providing that drivers obtain the proper documentation.
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