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Overview Of South Korea - An Extraordinary Country
 
   
South Korea is an extraordinary country filled with beautiful beaches, thriving cities, ancient temples, remarkable natural scenery and most importantly, friendly people with ancient history. South Korea has come a long way since The Korean War which ended in 1953. Almost all of South Korea was completely leveled during the war which is hard to imagine if you have seen Korea recently.

Korea's dense urban centers, developed parks and recreation facilities, high tech infrastructure and ultra modern public transportation systems are just some of the things that have made Korea a recognized hotspot for international business and travel. Seoul Olympic Park, located in the capital city of Seoul, preserves the spirit of the 1988 Summer Olympics and is open all day providing multipurpose areas for sports, leisure and a variety of cultural activities.
   
 
To this day, South Korea remains one of the world’s most ethnically homogenous countries. It is believed that the people of South Korea are direct descendants of several migratory Mongol tribes who ventured into the Korean Peninsula about a half million years ago. Today South Korea is home to approximately 49 million people making it one of the most densely populated countries in the world. South Korea currently maintains diplomatic relationships with over 170 different countries.
   
 
South Korea Tourist Attractions - South Korea is home to an endless number of South Korea Tourist Attractions and Korean festivals that foreigners and locals alike enjoy each year. South Korea has something to offer everyone and one could spend years traveling around the country exploring all that it has to offer.
   
 

South Korea boasts one of the world's largest international airports, the third largest subway system and the third fastest land train, the KTX, carrying people from one end of Korea to the other in less than 3 hours at speeds in excess of 360km/hour. Transportation in Korea

South Korea is one of the world's leading producers and developers of modern technology including cell phones, televisions and computers.

Per capita, South Korean broadband internet users are the heaviest users in the world. South Korea is also the world's largest cargo ship builder which is part of the reason why Korea is now one of the world's 10 biggest economies.

South Korea is one of the most law abiding countries in Asia, leaving foreigners to the country, both men and women, feeling safe even at night. Koreans are interested in you but not aggressive in nature. However, one should always use caution when alone or in areas that are not in view of the general public.

At times Koreans may stop and stare, however this is not meant to intimidate you, it's simply because they find you intriguing and are interested in your appearance, culture and attitudes. It is not unusual for Koreans to offer you food or drinks at a bar or restaurant in order to hear you speak and practice their English.
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South Korea Quick Facts
   
 
Korean Climate – The climate in South Korea is temperate with 4 distinct seasons. There are heavy monsoon rains in the summer months June through September with temperatures exceeding 35°C. The winter months can see temperatures dropping to -14°C in the northern provinces . If you are interested in knowing more about the weather in Korea, please follow this link - South Korea Weather
   
 
Land Mass In Korea - South Korea occupies 98,477 sq kilometers of land mass.
   
 
National Holidays In Korea - Korea celebrates 12 Korean national holidays. As an English teacher in Korea you have the benefit of enjoying these days off of work.
   
 
Official Language In Korea – The official language spoken in South Korea is Hangul. If you would like to learn more about their official language or if you would like to learn to read, write and speak it, there are various online courses to help you learn Korean.
   
 
South Korea Government –South Korea is a republic nation with shared power between the president, legislature and the courts. The current president is Lee Myung Bak, who was elected February 25th, 2008.
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South Korea Sports – South Korean people are very active and many of the sports that a westerner would be familiar with can be found in South Korea. You will find Koreans practicing and playing baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, scuba, fishing, dance, mountain biking, bowling, table tennis and badminton to name a few. South Korea also has a very active breakdancing and salsa culture.
   
   
 
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