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ABOUT KOREA

Society

South Korea – Summary Clothing and Fashion Food Housing Festivals, Celebrations, and Holidays Transition to a Multicultural Society

History

The Beginnings of Korea’s History (Prehistoric Period - Gojoseon) Three Kingdoms and Other States Unification of the Three Kingdoms under Silla Northern and Southern States Period: Unified Silla and Balhae Goryeo Dynasty Joseon Dynasty The Fall of Joseon: Japanese Colonial Period Independence Movement Historical Background Transition to a Democracy and Transformation into an Economic Powerhouse Inter-Korean Exchanges and Cooperation Efforts for Lasting Peace

Culture

Traditional Arts Harmony between Tradition and Modernity UNESCO Heritage in Korea Gourmet Travel Nature and Healing Travel Activities Traditional Attractions and Hot Places Local Festivals Foundations for Sports Revitalization Proud Host of International Competitions Professional Sports; History Written in Sweat Korea’s Rise in e-Sports

Economy

The Korean Economy – the Miracle on the Hangang River Korea’s Open Market Capitalist Economy Efforts to Grow as a Global Power Korea’s Rise to a Developed Country Industrial Brand Leaders and Korean Industrial Standards

Korean Wave

K-Pop, Leading the Korean Wave K-Drama Opens Up A New Future K-Movie: Thriving both On-screen and Online Korean Literature Spreads Across the World K-Wave in the Digital Era: K-Webtoon and K-Animation K-Food, the Beginning of a New K-Wave Korea, World’s Third Largest Cosmetic Exporter K-People, leading the Korean Wave

Government

Constitution of Korea Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary Independent Organizations Local Government International Relations

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GOVERNMENT

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