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Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, a republic was set up in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula while a Communist-style government was installed in the north. During the Korean War (1950-53), US and other UN forces intervened to defend South Korea from North Korean attacks supported by the Chinese. An armistice was signed in 1953, splitting the peninsula along a demilitarized zone at about the 38th parallel. Thereafter, South Korea achieved rapid economic growth with per capita income rising to roughly 14 times the level of North Korea. In 1987, South Korean voters elected ROH Tae-woo to the presidency, ending 26 years of military dictatorships. South Korea today is a fully functioning modern democracy. In June 2000, a historic first North-South summit took place between the South's President KIM Tae-chung and the North's leader KIM Jong Il. To be updated
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November 7th 2009 Asia » South Korea » Daegu
After another long delay we are back with new tales. Although the “honeymoon” phase of travel may be coming to an end, we are now enjoying the comforts of establishing a routine in a land ... [full story]
After another long delay we are back with new tales. Although the “honeymoon” phase of travel may be coming to an end, we are now enjoying the comforts of establishing a routine in a land ... [full story]
November 4th 2009 Asia » South Korea » Gyeongsangbuk-do » Gyeongsan
So there is a saying, "It takes a village to raise a child." The saying for SoKo need to be revised a bit, "It takes a village to get a student into university." It turns out my on-line applications t ... [full story]
So there is a saying, "It takes a village to raise a child." The saying for SoKo need to be revised a bit, "It takes a village to get a student into university." It turns out my on-line applications t ... [full story]
November 4th 2009 Asia » South Korea » Busan
From Mom and Dad: Just a couple things that I didn’t mention on our take on Korea. Firstly, on our visit to the worlds largest department store . I’m not sure about all you other guys, ... [full story]
From Mom and Dad: Just a couple things that I didn’t mention on our take on Korea. Firstly, on our visit to the worlds largest department store . I’m not sure about all you other guys, ... [full story]
November 4th 2009 Asia » South Korea
Work has taken me to Camp Mu Juk located in Pohang, South Korea. There isn't much to do on this base except browse the small PX and grab some food in the ROK Hard Cafe. Since I have basically th ... 2 photos [full story]
Work has taken me to Camp Mu Juk located in Pohang, South Korea. There isn't much to do on this base except browse the small PX and grab some food in the ROK Hard Cafe. Since I have basically th ... 2 photos [full story]
November 4th 2009 Asia » South Korea » Gyeongsangnam-do » Yangsan
Cheryl and I are back from our trip to S Korea to visit Danielle & Mike on their Great Korean Adventure. It was an awesome experience. We are so glad that we decided to go. It was great to see Dani ... 18 photos [full story]
Cheryl and I are back from our trip to S Korea to visit Danielle & Mike on their Great Korean Adventure. It was an awesome experience. We are so glad that we decided to go. It was great to see Dani ... 18 photos [full story]
October 29th 2009 Asia » South Korea » Gyeongsangnam-do » Yangsan
October has been an exciting month for us here, and it only got better when we found out my parents were coming for a visit!! They arrived in Yangsan on Wed. Oct. 21 and left the following Monday, and ... 56 photos [full story]
October has been an exciting month for us here, and it only got better when we found out my parents were coming for a visit!! They arrived in Yangsan on Wed. Oct. 21 and left the following Monday, and ... 56 photos [full story]
November 3rd 2009 Asia » South Korea » Gwangju
This is not appropriate for many... so I'm sorry but it was an experience and I was told that I must document every experience.... I however did not know the story before I went just that we were goin ... 34 photos [full story]
This is not appropriate for many... so I'm sorry but it was an experience and I was told that I must document every experience.... I however did not know the story before I went just that we were goin ... 34 photos [full story]
November 2nd 2009 Asia » South Korea » Daegu
My school yard is full of falling Autumn. A lot of leaves of trees turned greenery to colorful-yellow, brown, red-. I shot yellowed leaves and beautiful flowers in my school back yard and caught m ... 30 photos [full story]
My school yard is full of falling Autumn. A lot of leaves of trees turned greenery to colorful-yellow, brown, red-. I shot yellowed leaves and beautiful flowers in my school back yard and caught m ... 30 photos [full story]
November 2nd 2009 Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Seongnam » Bundang
Hello everybody! I know that it’s been a while, but here I am. So, these last few weeks have been pretty busy. Two weeks ago was mom week, meaning that moms had the option to sit in on our cl ... [full story]
Hello everybody! I know that it’s been a while, but here I am. So, these last few weeks have been pretty busy. Two weeks ago was mom week, meaning that moms had the option to sit in on our cl ... [full story]
November 1st 2009 Asia » South Korea » Gwangju
So... week 9 and 10 were kind of eventful! week 9 we headed to the Kimchi festival. Kimchi is a huge part of Korean culture.. They eat Kimchi at every meal... Fomented cabbage which is super spicy.. n ... 70 photos [full story]
So... week 9 and 10 were kind of eventful! week 9 we headed to the Kimchi festival. Kimchi is a huge part of Korean culture.. They eat Kimchi at every meal... Fomented cabbage which is super spicy.. n ... 70 photos [full story]
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