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South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea (ROK) is an East Asian state on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. To the north, it is bordered by North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), with which it was united until 1945. To the west, across the Yellow Sea, lies China (People's Republic of China) and to the southeast, across the Korea Strait, lies Japan. Approximately one-half of South Korea's population lives in or near the capital Seoul, the country's largest city.Korea's history has been turbulent throughout with the last emperor of Korea dating back to the age of the Korean Empire. Since the establishment of the modern republic in 1948, South Korea struggled with the aftermath of Japanese occupation (1910-1945), the Korean War (1950-1953), and decades of authoritarian governments, undergoing five major constitutional changes.
Culture
Korean pop culture has become popular in Asia and beyond, earning the name Hallyu or "Korean Wave." In Japan, with Korean singers like BoA, and television dramas like Daejanggeum and Winter Sonata have found success. Recent Korean films such as Oldboy and Oasis have also received international acclaim.
The contemporary culture of South Korea is heavily dominated by technology, including feature-rich cell phones and pervasive online gaming. South Korea today has the highest penetration of high-speed internet access to households in the world. Digital multimedia broadcasting now allows South Koreans to watch television on their cell phones.
However, the country still retains centuries-old customs and traditions, such as its unique cuisine, ancestor worship, and some Confucianism ideals. Foods like Bulgogi and Kimchi that have been developed since the Goguryeo and Chosun Dynasty still remain in the Korean diet.
Confucianist ideals, especially from the Chosun Dynasty remain. Respecting elders, worshiping ancestors, and ethical manners are still present in Korean society.
Sports
Taekwondo, a popular martial art, originated in Korea. Taekwondo roughly translates to the way of punching and kicking, although it is sometimes translated as the way of the hands and feet. It became standard military training in South Korea, and in 1961 the rules were standardized and taekwondo became an official Olympic sport in 2000. Taekwondo in the military is an integral part in the Korean land forces. Taekwondo is the only martial arts that is currently within the Olympics. Other Korean martial arts include subak and taekkyeon.
South Korea's national football team, the "Taeguk Warriors," have one of the best football teams in Asia.
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korean pride i guess
i would love to visit it someday…
love it i wish i was in dere rite now its hella kool i love korean ppz
I wanna go korea for honeymoon when i get married (either korea , paris , new york or bali ) =P
korea I wish I was there….. I love it..
i envy you who lives in south korea!
DAMN!!!! i wana go 2 korea!!! so tat i can c my TIM oppa aka hwang young min…hehhehe saranghaeyo tim…_
to live there for the rest of my life is my dream and i'm working on it ^_^
wish me luck ^_^
i've found South Korea to be a very interesting place. i am currently teaching English as second language to koreans in an international school and boy! i feel like i'm in korea here! i interact with koreans all day everyday! woo!
oh my god…. korea is the best…. korea …. sarangheyo….muacks….
not for nothing but unless you're coming here for work to save up some cash then don't bother. the palace is cool but Korea is just one big city. not much else. might as well find the Korean town in your part of the city and pretend you're acutally there. I know there are people out there who will bash this comment due to national pride and that's all well and good but try to help the people who mislead into thinking Korea is an interesting country with some reasons as to why I'm wrong. Sure Busan has a nice beach, and Myeongdong and Insadong in Seoul are quite interesting shopping places, and as I said the palace is amazing, and... and... um, I'm running out of things here.
And now I'll really throw the nationals into a frenzy: instead go to Japan. Do the research yourself.
i luv koren peoplez..welps i wish one day i get to go c s korea
i luv koren peoplez..welps i wish one day i get to go c s korea
i want to go there someday ^^ Korea rules !!!!!!!!! XD
loVe korea~~!!
South Korea Summer Festivity....MUD FESTIVAL in July at BoryeonSi...don't miss it! Shopping is expensive unless you go to Doosan Tower or Namdaemun market or the Bus Terminal. If your shoe size is bigger than a UK size 5/ 38 or your clothing size is over size 8/10, then you'll save a lot of money because that is the biggest size.
Best noodle shop is located a few doors away from Riveria Hotel, Cheong Dam Rd, i think. Best korean restaurant is located at basement floor of the Nestle building.
Folk in Seoul are a little rude but on the outskirts of Seoul, people are very nice, polite and helpful. MOST IMPORTANT THING TO DO BEFORE GOING TO KOREA: PLEASE LEARN TO SPEAK SOME KOREAN AND IF YOU'RE AS BAD AS ME, PLEASE GO TO THE TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE/COUNTER TO ARRANGE ALL TRAVELS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO GET LOST. THEY SPEAK ENGLISH.
Night Life in Korea ... there is age discrimination. For females, if you're over 25 years of age, not slim nor beautifully dressed, please avoid any night clubs over the up market side of Seoul. However, you're more than welcome over at Itaewon (where the pubs and bars are more acceptable towards normal people). Alternatively, if you have the money to spend but don't fit the age criteria there is always the Hyatt...absolutely loved it.
KOREA a beautiful country
I would love to visit it someday !!!
I LUV KOREA!!! It's so pweety >,<
i wish 2 visit there..someday..
i'll go soon xDDD
i hope someday i will go to Korea..__
I Love Korea... Many my Favourite Korean Actor n Actoress has be born there.. I love korean Drama.. LOve Love Love It... Sarangheyo!!! Fighting!
Forgot to talk about Wonder Girls! and Big Bang. South Korea is best place ever!
wish you were here
Of course it's the best, my mommy's korean
xD
i love korea, koreans an korea dramas (:
since i liked hwoarang i visted korea and i loved it to death
korean people your the best i love you allll <333333333333333333333
any korean person add me plzz
love korea
I love Korea and Korean people. They are very sweet :D
I really wanna go there T_T Even my parents got to go there on their way back from PHILIPPINES (they were just at the airport though- THE INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, as in like, one of the filming locations for the MV of SJ-M's version of "U"!") -sigh- Yay Korea!! ^^
kweea! Korean Pride!!!!!!!!!!!! =3
i want to go live in korea!!!!
i have four best friends from there and i'm learning korean and i love korea and want to go live there!!
:D
i want to go live in korea!!!!
i have four best friends from there and i'm learning korean and i love korea and want to go live there!!
:D
O how i wish i could go there and meet Lee Ji Hoon. I really love how he sings…
im very proud of that im korean~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~lol
pretty pretty korea ^^
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LOVE everythin abt korea <33
me too sis ..wish we can go bk ...
missed u lyk hell .. korea.. especially Seoul <33..
LOVE U
someday i'll visit this country.. one of a kind... they have a cool places, fashion statement and they are very romantic people.... i want to learn how to speak koreans.. there's anyone want to be my mentor?? thanks!!
if i went to korea, where would i go? suggest!
i really wanna go to south korea..
it's one of the countries i really like..
i've been to south korea and i want to be there again !!! such a great place for holiday XD
that's my dream….
GOD I LOVE SOUTH KOREA !!!!!! ITS MY DREAM TO GO THERE :)
i would like to visit it someday… (:
I like this country too and would love to visit it also :D
i love everything about korea! i wish to go there and see my kyoung jae! sounds great! if you happen to like korea,then pliz support korean band u-kiss!