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

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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.
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CNN.com - Voting begins in South Korea parliamentary elections - April 12, 2000 - 0 views

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shared by staci fink on 01 May 08 - Cached
  • oting has begun across South Korea in parliamentary elections that observers say are critical to the country's economic and political future. The elections come amid now-robust economic performance, as well as on the heels of the announcement of improved ties with North Korea. Rival candidates made last-ditch appeals for votes as the world focused on the first-ever summit between the two Koreas.
  • Another pressing issue for Kim's 2-year-old government is the reform of South Korea's inefficient economic systems, especially its family-owned conglomerates, or chaebol. About a dozen of the conglomerates collapsed under debts in 1997, forcing South Korea to accept a record $58 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund.
  • President Kim has publicly said reunions of those separated family members will top the agenda. Only 50 people from each Korea were allowed to cross the border in 1985 for the first temporary family reunions. No further reunions have since been arranged because of military and political tensions. The Korean border, the world's most heavily armed, is sealed with nearly 2 million troops deployed on both sides.
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CIA - The World Factbook -- Korea, South - 0 views

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shared by Daniel Dougherty on 20 Feb 08 - No Cached
  • Government type: republic
  • 15 August 1945 (from Japan)
  • Economy - overview:
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  • 4.8% (
  • 823.8 billion
  • 1.206 trillion
    • anthony magliozzi
      anthony magliozzi on 08 May 08
       
      Great Info on all government related issues and economics.
    • anthony magliozzi
      anthony magliozzi on 08 May 08
       
      Great for finding economic facts.
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      anthony magliozzi on 08 May 08
       
      Military 12,483,677 Men 12,014,462 Women
  • melissar14 on 20 Feb 08
     
    good for all categories
  • Meg! Vetter on 08 May 08
     
    CIA world factbook
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Customs of S. Korea - 0 views

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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!&nbsp;
  • 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
     
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Real estate market emerges as top issue in South Korean election - International Herald... - 0 views

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shared by Maggie Nugent on 14 Feb 08 - Cached
  • tschloe19 on 14 Feb 08
     
    Real estate right now is at a stand still. Nobody is really doing much with the real estate and it is basicially frozen.
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Korea, South Climate - Flags, Maps, Economy, History, Climate, Natural Resources, Curre... - 0 views

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  • katenix on 28 Feb 08
     
    climate in south korea is overviewed
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DYNAMIC-KOREA - 0 views

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  • All live animals and animal products entering Korea must be accompanied by valid certificates issued by the exporting country's government.
  • Cloven-hoofed animals and their products that are shipped from import-restricted areas will be sent back or destroyed
  • animals and animal products upon arrival to the National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, where they must be inspected.
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  • A written baggage declaration must be submitted to a customs official upon entry.
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