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.

S.Korea to tighten visas for Chinese after torch row

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%.

No human deaths from the disease have been reported so far.

South Korea had to kill almost five and a half million birds during its first bird flu outbreak between late 2003 and early 2004.

South Korea previously confirmed 20 cases

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offering multicourse Korean court-style meals. The best of the center’s more casual eateries are the Indian restaurant Ganga and Sakanaya, an elaborate sushi restaurant with a revolving sushi belt. A growing trend is the coupling of fine restaurants to Seoul’s best galleries

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