South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. About 25 million people, around half of the country's population of 51 million, live in the Seoul Capital Area.
The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Silla and Balhae in the late 7th century, Korea was ruled by the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) and the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897). The succeeding Korean Empire was annexed in 1910 into the Empire of Japan. Japanese rule in Korea ended following the former's surrender in World War II, after which Korea was divided into two zones; a northern zone occupied by the Soviet Union and a southern zone occupied by the United States. After negotiations on reunification failed, the latter became the Republic of Korea in August 1948 while the former became North Korea.
In 1950, a North Korean invasion began the Korean War, which saw extensive United States-led U.N. intervention in support of the South, while China intervened to support the North with Soviet assistance. After the war's end in 1953, the country's economy began to soar, recording the fastest rise in average GDP per capita in the world between 1980 and 1990. The June Struggle led to the end of authoritarian rule in 1987 and the country is now considered among the most advanced democracies in Asia, with the highest level of press freedom. However, corruption and political scandals have become growing problems in recent years; both living former South Korean presidents have been sentenced to prison for various crimes ranging from abuse of authority to bribery and embezzlement and are still serving their sentences.
South Korea is a developed country and is ranked as the seventh-highest country on the Human Development Index (HDI) in the Asia and Oceania region. Its economy ranks as the world's tenth-largest by nominal GDP. Its citizens enjoy one of the world's fastest Internet connection speeds and the densest high-speed railway network. The country is the world's fifth-largest exporter and eighth-largest importer. South Korea was in 2017 the world's 7th largest emitter of carbon emissions and the 5th largest emitter per capita. Since the 21st century, South Korea has been renowned for its globally influential pop culture, particularly in music (K-pop), TV dramas and cinema, a phenomenon referred to as the Korean Wave. It is a member of the OECD's Development Assistance Committee, the G20, and the Paris Club.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built
Date: 10/27/2023
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Seoul, South Korea cityscape at the Gangnam District as viewed from Bongeunsa Temple.
Date: 12/21/2021
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Seoul skyscraper traffic in Gangnam Square, South Korea
Date: 12/21/2021
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Sunset at Hwaseong Fortress, South Korea
Date: 1/30/2022
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Ancient tower and ramparts walls of the UNESCO heritage site during beautiful day, Suwon, South Korea
Date: 2/1/2022
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Cheonjeyeon Waterfall on Jeju Island, South Korea
Date: 2/1/2022
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YakSaam Temple, Geumosan Mountain in winter with sunny, Famous mountain in Korea
Date: 2/1/2022
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Gyeongbokgung palace with Maple leaves, Seoul, South Korea.
Date: 2/1/2022
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Gyeongbokgung palace, Seoul, South Korea.
Date: 2/1/2022
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Twilight Seoul Tower in Spring at south korea.
Date: 2/1/2022
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The beauty of the dawn sunrise at Suncheon bay, South Korea
Date: 2/2/2022
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Seoul,South Korea - 28 April 2019 : Sunset of Seoul tower at Namsan mountain in South Korea.
Date: 8/26/2022
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Boats at Haeundae, Busan, South Korea
Date: 8/29/2022
Views: 907
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Haedongyeonggungsa Temple in Busan, South Korea
Date: 8/29/2022
Views: 708
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Songdo Central Park at night in Incheon, South Korea
Date: 8/30/2022
Views: 265
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Gyeongbokgung Palace in the spring, South Korea
Date: 8/30/2022
Views: 146
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Bukchon is a unique and noted place in Seoul, South Korea where one can find traces of the traditional life of ancestors through Korean traditional houses, alleys and artisan activities.
Date: 2/7/2022
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Busan, South Korea cityscape
Date: 8/30/2022
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night view of gangnam square in seoul city, south Korea
Date: 8/30/2022
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Nami Island at Autumn in South Korea.
Date: 8/30/2022
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Autumn at Gyeongbokgung Palace in seoul, South Korea
Date: 12/13/2022
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Sunset Seoul City at han river, South Korea
Date: 9/17/2023
Views: 254
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View of downtown cityscape and Seoul tower in Seoul, South Korea.
Date: 12/16/2015
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Temple and Palace in Seoul, South Korea in Far East
Date: 9/20/2023
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Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul, South Korea
Date: 10/19/2023
Views: 271
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the pagoda in autumn at gyeongbokgung palace, seoul, south korea
Date: 10/19/2023
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autumn at changgyeonggung palace, seoul, south korea
Date: 10/25/2023
Views: 251
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