Facts About Korea

Facts and Figures General / Geography / People / National Flag / National Anthem (Aegukga) / Government / Economy / Korea’s World Heritage Korea and Its People Geography / Climate / Population / Language History Gojoseon / Three Kingdoms and Gaya / Unified Silla and Balhae / Goryeo / Joseon / Japanese Occupation and Independence Movement / Founding of the Republic of Korea Constitution and Government Constitution / Executive Branch / Legislature / Judiciary / Independent Organizations / Local Government Inter-Korean Relations Historical Background / Efforts Toward Peaceful Resolution of the North Korean Nuclear Issue / Inter-Korean Exchanges and Cooperation Korea in the World International Relations / Economic Exchanges / International Peace and Cooperation / Korean's Development Cooperation / Future Policy Directions Economy Economic Growth / Industrial Innovation / Science and Technology / Information and Telecommunications / Economic Challenges / Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) / Capital Market Liberalization / Investor-Oriented Support System / World-Class Logistics Hub / Economic Outlook Society Social Welfare / Education / Media Culture and the Arts UNESCO Treasures in Korea / Fine Arts / Literature / Painting / Music and Dance / Drama and Movies / Museums and Theaters Korean Life Houses / Clothing / Food / Festivals / Religion Sports Seoul Olympics in Retrospect / Overall Olympic Standing / 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea, Japan / National Sports Events / Popular Sports / Traditional Sports Tourism Travel Advice / Transportation / Accommodation / Exploring Korea / Shopping

An introduction to South Korea including land, people, history, economy, culture and more.