1. Korea – 한국 Hanguk

4. Under the rule of Kim Jong-Un, North Korea remains among the world’s most repressive countries. All basic freedoms have been severely restricted under the Kim family’s political dynasty. 

5. Modern Korea One of the world’s fastest growing economies
Korean GDP ranked No. 11 in the world
World’s 8th largest exporter
South Korea is a developed country and has had one of the world's fastest growing economies from the early 1960s. Korean GDP ranked No. 12 in the world. As of 2009, South Korea is the world's eighth largest exporter.
Well known Korean brands include Samsung, Hyundai, LG, and Kia motors.
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6. Location : East end of Asia continental
Capital : Seoul
Form of Government : Democratic Republic
Area : 38,221 square miles
Population : Almost 50,000,000

7. Korean Flag – Taegukgi 태극기

8. Korean alphabet –한글 Hangeul
Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, refers to the series of letters that form syllables with which the Korean language is written. The most unique aspect of Hangeul is that it was intentionally created by the government as a written means of expressing the Korean language. History states that King Sejong, who was the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty, created Hangul with the help of a team of scholars, making it the most significant invention in Korean history.

9. Korean traditional clothes- Hanbok
Hanbok is the traditional attire of the Korean people. Worn daily up until just 100 years ago, these days it is only worn on festive occasions or special anniversaries. It is a formal dress and most Koreans keep a Hanbok for special times in their life.
It is hard to think of Hanbok as everyday wear but it is slowly being revolutionized through the changing of fabrics, colors and features, reflecting the public's desires.

10. Traditional Korea food- 한식 Hansik
Hansik refers to traditional Korean food, centered around rice, served alongside a bowl of soup and a variety of side dishes. Most foods use meat and vegetables as the main ingredients, and are soaked in a brine or water rather than fried in oil, making Hansik wonderful for ones health. More than anything else, Hansik’s most outstanding feature is the amount of fermented foods, which are beneficial in improving digestion, as well as preventing caner. There are many kinds of banchan (side dishes) and the decision of what to make depends on what you’re craving, plus seasonal, diet, and health considerations.

13. Taekwondo

14. Education in Korea
In Korean culture, education is the key to success in life. The school one graduates from can determine whether one will be a success or failure. To many Korean parents, the education of their children outweighs all other considerations, and they will make tremendous sacrifices to let their children get the best education possible.
Students in Korea go to school for many hours a day.

16. Korean Money
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17. Spring lasts from late March to May and is warm
Spring lasts from late March to May and is warm. Various flowers, including the picturesque cherry blossom, cover the nation's mountains and fields during this time.
Summer lasts from June to early September. It is a hot and humid time of the year.
Autumn lasts from September to November, and produces mild weather. It is the best season for visiting Korea.
Winter lasts from December to mid-March. It can be bitterly cold during this time due to the influx of cold Siberian air. Heavy snow in the northern and eastern parts of Korea makes for favorable skiing conditions.

18. K-Wave
Korean movies, TV dramas, and Korean pop (K-pop) are very popular around the world; rapidly spreading beyond Asian countries
- Korea is among the world’s top ten cultural exporters

19. Korean traditional house- 한옥 Hanok
Hanok refers to houses built in the traditional Korean style. While tile-roofed and thatch-roofed Hanoks were equally common, the former are typically be noblemen residences while the latter were mostly houses of the commoners’ in the past.  These days, most people who are still living in such traditional tile-roofed Hanok have modern facilities installed within.  Main charm to Hanok - unique heating system of 'ondol.' A layer of stone is laid down above the flooring and when heated, the heat spreads up into every room throughout the house, keeping both the floor and the air surprisingly warm in winter.