South Korea's economy heavily relies on foreign trade. Since just the 1960's, South Korea has drastically decreased in its use of agriculture for its economy. Based on Rostow's criteria, South Korea was well into the drive to maturity by the end of the 1970's. Currently, the economy is facing issues such as slowing growth, high » Continue Reading
South Korea is an MDC. It is in stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model. It is known for its advanced technology and diverse economy. It is considered one of the Asian Tigers. South Korea's GDP per capita as of 2016 is $25,458 and rising. Seoul, South Korea is a megacity. A megacity is a city with 10 million or more residents, and Seoul's population reached 10 million in 1990. It is this popul... » Continue Reading
South Korea has a continental climate with cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers. The spring and autumn seasons are the most comfortable times to visit, as the temperatures are mild and pleasant. South Korea's agriculture includes lots of livestock, crops, and dairy. Farming methods include traditional Korean farming (pruning vegetables and plants) and natural farming (no fertilizers). Current ... » Continue Reading
South Korea was founded on August 15, 1948 after it was split off from North Korea. South Korea is a nation-state. Most (99%) of its population is ethnically Korean. South Korea is a constitutional democracy governed by a president. It is a unitary state. Korea was under Japanese colonial rule from 1910-1945. However, it never invaded or colonized any other country. Supranational Organizations : U... » Continue Reading
Taboos : - Do not use red ink; it is a symbol of death. - If giving gifts, do not give four of something. - Touching is to be avoided during interactions. - Direct eye contact between seniors and juniors is impolite. - Don't introduce yourself at social gatherings; wait for your guest to introduce you instead. Official languages include Korean and Korean Sign Language. Korean is apart of the Altai... » Continue Reading
Arithmetic density : 516.30 people per square kilometer Physiological density : 6,534 people Agricultural density : 1.698 million hectares (17% of the country's total land area) This shows that South Korea has a dense population with many people living in one area, and a small agricultural sector. Crude Birth Rate as of 2024 : 6.743 births per 1,000 people; 0.38% decline from 2023 Crude Death Rate... » Continue Reading
South Korea is located in East Asia, and it is on the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. Its only bordering country is North Korea, which is right above it on a map. Seoul, South Korea is my most populated city. It is the world's 16th largest city, with a population of » Continue Reading