South Korea has been getting an increasing amount of publicity around the world. In East Asia, there is a lot about K-pop, cosmetics, andKorean dramas. In the West, people often hear news about their neighbors up North (although that’s changing too, thanks to theKorean wave). People wo...
Today the country remains on its own political course, pursuing a twin policy of self-reliant economic development and self-defence. Society increased access to services and goods (both foreign and domestic), changing the way people go about their lives in North Korea. Following an up-and-down...
North Korea has one of the longest compulsory military service periods in the world, an interesting fact about North Korea. Men over the age of 17 are usually drafted and expected to serve until they are 30. Women, on the other hand, are selectively recruited and serve a much shorter time...
Learn more about North Korea, including information about its people, government, climate, history, and economy.
The Republic of Korea is a country located in the easternmost part of Asia. It is commonly known as South Korea after its division with the North.
Each year the Swedish government re-calculates how much North Korea owes them, adding interest, of course. North Korea may have once been a highly secretive country, but this is slowly starting to change. More and more westerners are being allowed to visit and report home about the sights an...
Another national treasure, the huge Emille bell was cast in 771 AD to honour King Seongdeok. This bell is the largest bell in Korea and weighs almost 19 tons! It is displayed today in the National Museum of Gyeongju. Bell of King Seongdeok ...
12. People of North America: Before the Europeans arrived in North America, the indigenous and native Americans were the people who lived on the continent. Today, the biggest groups of native Americans are the Cherokee, Navajo and Iroquois people. Only 2% of all US Americans consider themselves...
South Korean currency is the won. Read on to learn six interesting facts about the won and how to send money to friends or family in Korea.
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