South Korea is a regional power and a developed country, with its economy ranked as the world's fourteenth-largest by GDP (PPP). Its armed forces are one of the world's strongest militaries, with …

Dec 6, 2025 · Korea, history of the Korean Peninsula from prehistoric times to the 1953 armistice ending the Korean War (1950–53). For later developments, see North Korea: History; and South Korea: …

3 days ago · South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says it detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s …

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Find all you need to know about Korea from culture, food, traditions, and history to practical tips like exchanging money, power voltage, and how to handle emergency situations during your travels.

Jan 3, 2025 · Provides an overview of South Korea, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.

Korea is now a modernized vibrant nation that still maintains its traditional culture. The Republic of Korea is a small country on the far eastern edge of Asia. Although it ranks 109th in the world in terms …

ABOUT KOREA is an official material that has been published by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism since 1973 to provide accurate information about Korean lifestyle, society, culture and history.

Korea (Korean: 한국 in South Korea or 조선 in North Korea, see below), a geographic area, civilization, and former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, currently exists divided into North …