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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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gamefreakninja
gamefreakninja posted over 6 years ago

korean pride i guess

Ms_JenN
Ms_JenN posted over 6 years ago

i would love to visit it someday…

swt ckeeks
swt ckeeks posted over 6 years ago

love it i wish i was in dere rite now its hella kool i love korean ppz

Finaldays95
Finaldays95 posted over 5 years ago

I wanna go korea for honeymoon when i get married (either korea , paris , new york or bali ) =P

hplksky33
hplksky33 posted over 5 years ago

korea I wish I was there….. I love it..

SUPERCAR
SUPERCAR posted over 5 years ago

i envy you who lives in south korea!

Choy LOVE TIM!!!!
Choy LOVE TIM!!!! posted over 5 years ago

DAMN!!!! i wana go 2 korea!!! so tat i can c my TIM oppa aka hwang young min…hehhehe saranghaeyo tim…_

sarati88
sarati88 posted over 5 years ago

to live there for the rest of my life is my dream and i'm working on it ^_^

wish me luck ^_^

Jillie
Jillie posted over 5 years ago

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!

aiwen lim
aiwen lim posted over 4 years ago

oh my god…. korea is the best…. korea …. sarangheyo….muacks….

Bakakun
Bakakun posted over 4 years ago

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. 

iluv_jaejoong
iluv_jaejoong posted over 4 years ago

i luv koren peoplez..welps i wish one day i get to go c s korea

iluv_jaejoong
iluv_jaejoong posted over 4 years ago

i luv koren peoplez..welps i wish one day i get to go c s korea

hero kitten
hero kitten posted over 4 years ago

i want to go  there someday ^^ Korea rules !!!!!!!!! XD

iluv_jaejoong
iluv_jaejoong posted over 4 years ago

loVe korea~~!!

cngsimpson
cngsimpson posted over 4 years ago

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. 

Daria3
Daria3 posted over 4 years ago

KOREA a beautiful country

I would love to visit it someday !!!Laughing

CaJeD
CaJeD posted over 4 years ago

I LUV KOREA!!! It's so pweety >,<

anichiro
anichiro posted over 4 years ago

i wish 2 visit there..someday..

SiLe
SiLe posted over 4 years ago

i'll go soon xDDD

pleomax08
pleomax08 posted over 4 years ago

i hope someday i will go to Korea..__

johnnyzip
johnnyzip posted over 4 years ago
I wanna visit there cuz Ki bum is there.Isn't it?Tongue out
Yuna_YooNa
Yuna_YooNa posted over 4 years ago

I Love Korea... Many my Favourite Korean Actor n Actoress has be born there.. I love korean Drama.. LOve Love Love It... Sarangheyo!!! Fighting!

 

Ahn SoHee
Ahn SoHee posted over 4 years ago

Forgot to talk about Wonder Girls! and Big Bang. South Korea is best place ever!Laughingwish you were here

 

Sun-Hee
Sun-Hee posted over 4 years ago

Of course it's the best, my mommy's korean

xD

_BuSHu_
_BuSHu_ posted over 4 years ago

i love korea, koreans an korea dramas (:

sexybrad
sexybrad posted over 4 years ago

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

kuttie
kuttie posted over 4 years ago

love korea

hilal
hilal posted over 4 years ago

I love Korea and Korean people. They are very sweet :D 

fantasyn
fantasyn posted over 4 years ago
Korea's rlllllllllly nyc....damn!! i wanna go bakkk!! Cry..... everything is nyc the weather,,the ppl...the drama ;) ..... everythin... i miss u korea..sarangheyo... i wanna go bak to korea n in ma way visit japan too... LaughingTongue out
sujugirl3
sujugirl3 posted over 4 years ago

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!! ^^

HeroLuv
HeroLuv posted over 4 years ago

kweea! Korean Pride!!!!!!!!!!!! =3

KyaKorea!
KyaKorea! posted over 4 years ago

i want to go live in korea!!!! Frown

i have four best friends from there and i'm learning korean and i love korea and want to go live there!!

:D

KyaKorea!
KyaKorea! posted over 4 years ago

i want to go live in korea!!!! Frown

i have four best friends from there and i'm learning korean and i love korea and want to go live there!!

:D

Viscount Ulep
Viscount Ulep posted over 4 years ago

O how i wish i could go there and meet Lee Ji Hoon. I really love how he sings…

w_ith
w_ith posted over 4 years ago

im very proud of that im korean~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~lol

Eunnhie05
Eunnhie05 posted over 4 years ago
I'm deFiniteLy GoNna Go therE...Tongue out I Love Korean....
LeeAna24
LeeAna24 posted over 4 years ago

pretty pretty korea ^^

pinkSINI
pinkSINI posted over 3 years ago

나는 것이 자랑스럽는 한국인입니다. 나는 내 나라를 사랑했습니다.

 ♥ Sugoi ♥
♥ Sugoi ♥ posted over 3 years ago

LOVE everythin abt korea <33

 me too sis ..wish we can go bk ...

missed u lyk hell .. korea.. especially Seoul <33..

 

LOVE U

dantencat
dantencat posted over 3 years ago

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!!

elle.
elle. posted over 3 years ago

if i went to korea, where would i go? suggest!

ralei grace
ralei grace posted over 3 years ago

i really wanna go to south korea..

it's one of the countries i really like..

atikahsakinah
atikahsakinah posted over 3 years ago

i've been to south korea and i want to be there again !!! such a great place for holiday XD

d_er-01
d_er-01 posted over 3 years ago

that's my dream….

SweetCupcake92
SweetCupcake92 posted over 3 years ago

GOD I LOVE SOUTH KOREA !!!!!! ITS MY DREAM TO GO THERE :)

BigBangVIP0411
BigBangVIP0411 posted over 3 years ago

i would like to visit it someday… (:

Ice Beauty
Ice Beauty posted over 3 years ago

I like this country too and would love to visit it also :D

elison
elison posted over 3 years ago

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!

elf.1993
elf.1993 posted over 2 years ago
it's the best country to live i think Smile
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