South Korea By: Jason Zhang ever want to visit a one of a kind country. come to south Korea, this book has every thing you need to know about south Korea South Korea By: Jason Zhang BC FC

Fast facts Native animals South Korea is located on the continent Asia South Korea’s government type is republic South Korea’s capital city is Seoul Seoul and Inchon are South Korea’s major city's The size of South Korea is 3,823 square miles Deer, tigers, lynx, bear are the native animals The population is 50,665,484 South Korea’s mountain is Halla san South Korea's rivers are the Han river and the Nakdong river 1 10

Climate Famous landmarks The high temperatures are 71-75 degrees The low temperature is -5 Celsius The average rain fall is 1373 milli meters Two famous landmarks are gyeongbokgung and n Seoul tower 9 2

Languages, holidays and religion Flag of south Korea Korean is a language also spoken in north Korea too Special holidays are Chuseok, children’s day, and Buddha's birthday The red and blue Taeguk represents balance Christianity and Shammanisun are practiced. 3 8

Ingredients for japchae People play base ball, soccer, and ice hockey sports Ingredients for japchae 4 ounces beef, filet mignon (or pork shoulder), cut into ¼ inch wide and 2½ inch long strips 2 large dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in warm water for 2 to 3 hours, cut into thin strips 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 large egg 4 ounces spinach, washed and drained 4 ounces of dangmyeon (sweet potato starch noodles) 2 to 3 green onions, cut crosswise into 2 inch long pieces 1 medium onion (1 cup), sliced thinly 4 to 5 white mushrooms, sliced thinly 1 medium carrot (¾ cup), cut into matchsticks ½ red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (optional) ground black pepper salt vegetable oil People play base ball, soccer, and ice hockey 7 4

Currency and Economy foods South Korea's currency is won Some foods are kimchi, bibinbap and dukbooki South Korea grows rice, potatoes, chicken, and greenhouse products The natural resources are coal iron molybdenum graphite The other industries are electronics and ship building 5 6