8amazing information and facts about South Korea
Information about South Korea
South Korea went from being one of the poorest countries in the world, which was completely dependent on American aid. To one of the giant Asian tigers, whose products have conquered the world and become the leader in the electronic devices industry, and Samsung devices are now in almost all the homes of the world, in addition to Hyundai, the pride of the automobile industry in the world and one of the largest factories in the world at all, and its products are now roaming in all the streets of the world. Now that South Korea has become one of the most powerful economic countries in the world, this is an amazing thing.
Interesting facts and information about South Korea
Korea or the Korean Peninsula was one country or political bloc, but after the end of the Korean War in 1953 between the two Korean neighbors, the Korean Peninsula was divided into two parts, one in the north, which is North Korea, and the other in the south, which is South Korea, and they are separated by a demilitarized zone. The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
Korean War:
The Korean Peninsula was under the rule and control of the Korean Empire until Japan occupied it, but after Japan's defeat in World War II, the Korean Peninsula was divided into a northern part under the control of the Soviet Union and a southern part under the control of the United Nations led by America.
The war between the two Koreas arose as a result of the desire of each of the two countries to impose its control over the other and annex it to its sovereignty, which resulted in a civil war on the Korean Peninsula. It extended for more than three years, causing great loss of life on both sides. Its two sides were North Korea, China and Russia on the one hand, and South Korea and the United Nations led by America and Britain on the other hand.
South Korea was the poorest country in Asia and the world, which was exhausted by conflict and civil war with its neighbor North Korea, but now South Korea has become one of the world's most important industrial and technological fortresses and among the richest countries in the world.
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South Korea is located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. The name “Korea” is derived from the Goryeo Kingdom, the dynasty that ruled in the Middle Ages. South Korea is bordered by China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the Korea Strait to the south.
The population of South Korea in 2022 is estimated at approximately 52 million, and as a result South Korea ranks 28th in the list of the world's most populous countries. The area of South Korea is estimated at about 100 thousand km².
South Korea is considered one of the developed countries with a high standard of living. South Korea ranks fourth as one of the largest economies in the continent of Asia, and its economy relies heavily on export and production of cars, electronic devices, smart phones, machines, ships, robotics, and petrochemicals.
South Korea is divided into 8 provinces, and Seoul and Busan are considered the largest cities in South Korea. The South Korean won is the official currency of South Korea and there are 1000 won coins.
The dominant religions in South Korea are Buddhism and Confucianism, however, Christian religions, both Catholic and Protestant, are spreading widely, especially among young people and new generations, and there is an Islamic minority estimated at a few thousand.
Seoul is the administrative capital and largest city in South Korea, with a population exceeding ten million people. It is one of the largest cities in the world in terms of giant buildings and skyscrapers.
The presidential headquarters in Korea is called the Blue House. The South Korean passport allows the South Korean citizen to travel to more than 185 countries around the world without a visa, as it is one of the most powerful passports in the world.
The South Korean Air Force comes in fifth place in the world on the list of the most powerful air forces in the world, as South Korea, according to Global Firepower, has 1,595 aircraft, including 410 fighters.
The border between North Korea and South Korea is considered one of the most dangerous in the world, a strip of about 250 km. It is a demilitarized zone, and it is one of the most militarized areas in the world or the most heavily guarded border in the world due to the permanent political conflict between the two Korean neighbors since their separation and the heavy deployment of soldiers in this region.
Strange information about South Korea:
Taekwondo is a sport of Korean origin.
South Korea is considered the largest market for plastic surgery in the world, with 1 out of 3 of its residents having had plastic surgery.
In the city of Seulits, its residents sleep only 6 hours a day, which makes it the one with the lowest number of hours of sleep per capita in the world, along with the Japanese city of Tokyo.
The school day in South Korea is very long. South Korea also has the fastest Internet in the world, reaching 33 megabits per second.
One of the laws in South Korea forces large stores and companies with international capital to close their doors for 4 days a month in order to give street vendors and small business owners the opportunity to market their products to people as well. The law was issued by the country's government despite its direct support for simple merchants.
In Korea, eating dog meat is common and normal, and there is a widely spread soup called Busentang soup made from dog meat.
Korea's national dish is kimbap and kimchi, which is a mixture of vegetables and spices that is fermented underground. Only 3% of the Korean population is overweight, while the Korean traditional dress is called hanbok.
During the end of the lunar year, a kite is thrown as a kind of tradition that means throwing away bad luck, as Koreans hate the color red.
Korean pop, or what is called K-POP, has become very popular all over the world in recent years, after the global success achieved by the song “Gangnam Style” by its singer Psy and winning the most viewed video clips ever on YouTube!
The most famous tourist attractions in South Korea:
South Korea is full of archaeological sites, the most famous of which are the Changdong Palace Complex and Jeju Volcanic Island, which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is a volcanic island located at the highest mountains in South Korea, as well as the historical villages in Korea: Hahoe, Yangdong, and the historical areas of Gyeongju.
Namsan Tower is located on top of Namsan Mountain, the highest mountain in Seoul. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the entire city in an absolutely amazing scene that shows how huge this city is.
Namsan Tower, Seoul, South Korea
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