facts about korea.pdf

Facts about Korea

2009 Edition

Published by

Korean Culture and Information Service

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

15, Hyojaro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Telephone: 82-2-398-1914~20

Fax: 82-2-398-1882

Printed in Seoul

ISBN 89-7375-101-3 03910

For further information about Korea,

please visit:

www.korea.net

Facts about Korea

Korean Culture and Information Service

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Contents

Facts and Figures 6

General / Geography / People /

National Flag / National Anthem (Aegukga) /

Government / Economy /

Korea’s World Heritage

Korea and Its People 12

Geography /

Climate /

Population /

Language

History 24

Gojoseon / Three Kingdoms and Gaya /

Unified Silla and Balhae / Goryeo / Joseon /

Japanese Occupation and Independence Movement /

Founding of the Republic of Korea

Constitution and Government 36

Constitution / Executive Branch /

Legislature / Judiciary /

Independent Organizations / Local Government

Inter-Korean Relations 54

Historical Background /

Efforts Toward Peaceful Resolution of the North Korean Nuclear Issue /

Inter-Korean Exchanges and Cooperation

Korea in the World 72

International Relations /

Economic Exchanges /

International Peace and Cooperation /

Korean's Development Cooperation /

Future Policy Directions

Economy 84

Economic Growth / Industrial Innovation /

Science and Technology / Information and Telecommunications /

Economic Challenges / Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) /

Capital Market Liberalization / Investor-Oriented Support System /

World-Class Logistics Hub / Economic Outlook

Society 112

Social Welfare /

Education /

Media

Culture and the Arts 142

UNESCO Treasures in Korea /

Fine Arts / Literature /

Painting / Music and Dance /

Drama and Movies / Museums and Theaters

Korean Life 182

Houses / Clothing /

Food / Festivals /

Religion

Sports 208

Seoul Olympics in Retrospect /

Overall Olympic Standing /

2002 FIFA World Cup Korea, Japan /

National Sports Events / Popular Sports /

Traditional Sports

Tourism 224

Travel Advice / Transportation / Accommodation /

Exploring Korea / Shopping

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