FACTS ABOUT KOREA

Korean Life

Clothing and Fashion

Food

Housing

Festivals, Celebrations and Holidays

Religion

 

Society

South Korea – Summary

Education, Research, and Industry

Labor and Social Welfare System

Transformation into

a Multicultural Society

 

Culture

UNESCO Heritage in Korea

Traditional Arts

Hallyu (Korean Wave)

 

Tourism

Historical Heritage of Seoul

Tourist Attractions and Shopping Centers

Streets of Youth

Recreation in Nature

Tourist Attractions outside Seoul

Hanok Villages

Major Local Festivals in Korea

 

Sports

How South Korea Became

a Sporting Powerhouse

1988 Seoul Summer Olympics

2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan

2011 World Championships in Athletics

2012 London Summer Olympics

2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Taekwondo

 

History

The Beginnings of the Country’s History

(Prehistoric Times - Gojoseon)

Three Kingdoms and other States

Unified Silla and Balhae

Goryeo

Joseon

The Fall of Joseon: Imperial Japan’s

Annexation of Korea

Independence Movement

Transition to a Democracy and Transformation into an Economic Powerhouse

 

Constitution and Government

Constitution

Executive, Legislative and the Judiciary

Independent Organizations

Local Government

International Relations

 

Economy

The Korean Economy

- the Miracle on the Hangang River

Korea’s Open Market Capitalist Economy

Industrial Brand Leaders and Korean Industrial

Standards

Efforts to Grow as a Global Power

 

Inter-Korean Relations

Historical Background

Simultaneous Admission of

the two Koreas to the UN

Inter-Korean Exchanges and Cooperation

Efforts for Lasting Peace

 

Relevant Websites

Sources of Photos