{"id":6215,"date":"2023-12-07T16:41:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6215"},"modified":"2023-12-07T16:41:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:11:31","slug":"south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#South_Korea_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >South Korea and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#South_Korea_and_its_Basic_Details\" >South Korea and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#Geography_of_South_Korea\" >Geography of South Korea :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#Economy_of_South_Korea\" >Economy of South Korea :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#Defence_Power_of_South_Korea\" >Defence Power of South Korea :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#Cultural_of_South_Korea\" >Cultural of South Korea :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#Sports_in_South_Korea\" >Sports in South Korea :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_South_Korea\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of South Korea :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#Biggest_in_the_Afghanistan\" >Biggest in the Afghanistan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/south-korea\/#Brief_History_Of_South_Korea\" >Brief History Of South Korea :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Korea_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>South Korea and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-South-Korea\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-South-Korea.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of South Korea\" class=\"wp-image-6216\" title=\"Flag of South Korea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-South-Korea.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-South-Korea-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-South-Korea-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-South-Korea-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Korea_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>South Korea and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the country<\/td><td>South Korea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Seoul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence day<\/td><td>August 15, 1945 (Liberation from Japanese rule)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major religions<\/td><td>Irreligious, Christianity, Buddhism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>South Korean won (KRW)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Asia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous cities<\/td><td>Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous persons<\/td><td>Ban Ki-moon, PSY, Park Geun-hye, Son Heung-min, Lee Byung-hun, BTS members, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of government<\/td><td>Presidential republic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main wars fought<\/td><td>Korean War (1950-1953)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>Approximately $1.6 trillion (USD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 popular tourist places<\/td><td>Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jeju Island, Lotte World, Myeongdong, Bukchon Hanok Village<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">South Korea , Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_South_Korea\"><\/span>Geography of South Korea :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Mostly mountainous, with some coastal plains and river valleys<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area<\/td><td>Approximately 100,363 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>Around 51.7 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>Baekdudaegan, Taebaek, Sobaek, Nangnim, and Taebaek<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>Hallasan, Jirisan, Seoraksan, Deogyusan, and Woraksan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Rivers<\/td><td>Han River, Nakdong River, Geum River, Yeongsan River, and Seomjin River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>None prominently large<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plateaus<\/td><td>Yes, including the Gyeonggi Plateau<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volcanoes<\/td><td>Hallasan on Jeju Island, Baekdusan on the border with North Korea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Main Crops and Vegetation<\/td><td>Rice, barley, fruits (citrus, apples), ginseng, vegetables<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>Haeundae Beach, Gyeongpo Beach, Daecheon Beach, Sokcho Beach, Songjeong Beach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighboring Countries<\/td><td>North Korea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas and Oceans<\/td><td>Yellow Sea, Sea of Japan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of Coastline<\/td><td>Approximately 2,413 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>Coal, tungsten, graphite, molybdenum, lead<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the South Korea , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_South_Korea\"><\/span>Economy of South Korea :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>GDP (nominal)<\/td><td>$1.7 trillion (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP (PPP)<\/td><td>$3.1 trillion (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP Growth<\/td><td>2.0% (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP per capita (nominal)<\/td><td>$33,147 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP per capita (PPP)<\/td><td>$56,709 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Industries<\/td><td>Electronics, Telecommunications, Automobile Production, Chemicals, Shipbuilding, Steel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Samsung Biologics, POSCO, Coupang, LG Electronics, KB Financial Group, Shinhan Financial Group, Korea Electric Power Corporation, Big Hit Entertainment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>$33,147 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>Mineral Fuels, Machinery, Integrated Circuits, Instruments and Apparatus, Vehicles and their parts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>Integrated Circuits, Machinery, Vehicles and their parts, Mineral Fuels, Plastics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>$458.700 billion (July 2021 est.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the South Korea , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_South_Korea\"><\/span>Defence Power of South Korea :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Data<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Defence<\/td><td>South Korean Armed Forces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size of Defence Budget (2023)<\/td><td>Approximately USD 42.1-42.4 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Army Personnel<\/td><td>420,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Air Force Personnel<\/td><td>65,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Navy Personnel<\/td><td>70,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Imports (2020)<\/td><td>$7.3 billion (2020)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Exports (2023)<\/td><td>Estimated to reach $20 billion (up from $17.3 billion in 2022)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the South Korea , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_South_Korea\"><\/span>Cultural of South Korea :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cultural Background<\/td><td>Deeply rooted in Confucianism, Buddhism, and traditional Korean beliefs. It emphasizes respect for elders, family, and community.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>1. Seollal (Lunar New Year) 2. Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) 3. Buddha&#8217;s Birthday (Seokga Tansinil) 4. Dano (Spring Festival) 5. Mud Festival (Boryeong Mud Festival)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Religious Places<\/td><td>1. Bulguksa Temple 2. Jogyesa Temple 3. Bongeunsa Temple 4. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple 5. Myeongdong Cathedral<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Arts and Dances<\/td><td>1. Hanbok (Traditional clothing) 2. Pansori (Traditional storytelling) 3. Bukchung (Traditional mask dance) 4. Taegeukmu (Traditional dance) 5. Hwaseong Fortress (Architectural masterpiece)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>Korean (Hangeul)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>1. Kimchi 2. Bulgogi 3. Bibimbap 4. Samgyeopsal 5. Tteokbokki<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>1. Jongmyo Shrine 2. Changdeokgung Palace 3. Hwaseong Fortress 4. Bulguksa Temple 5. Seokguram Grotto<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_South_Korea\"><\/span>Sports in South Korea :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sports<\/td><td>Baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, archery, taekwondo, short track speed skating, figure skating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Taekwondo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Baseball, soccer, golf<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>Son Heung-min (soccer), Park Ji-sung (soccer), Shin-soo Choo (baseball), Se Ri Pak (golf), Ki Bo-bae (archery), Lee Sang-hwa (speed skating), Yuna Kim (figure skating)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>12 Olympic gold medals in archery; 2006 FIFA World Cup semifinalists; 2014 silver medal in figure skating (Yuna Kim); 2018 Olympic gold in skeleton (Yun Sung-bin); Numerous golf major winners; 1988 Summer Olympics hosts; 2002 FIFA World Cup co-hosts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the South Korea , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_South_Korea\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of South Korea :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Natural Habitat and Wildlife<\/td><td>South Korea features a diverse range of natural habitats, including forests, wetlands, and coastal areas, home to various wildlife species.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Siberian Tiger<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Korean Magpie (Pica serica)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>1. Jirisan National Park Forest, 2. Seoraksan National Park Forest, 3. Gayasan National Park Forest, 4. Woraksan National Park Forest, and      5. Songnisan National Park Forest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats<\/td><td>1. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), 2. Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, 3. Upo Wetland, 4. Hallyeohaesang National Park (Marine habitat), and 5. Hallasan National Park (Volcanic habitat)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the South Korea , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_in_the_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Biggest in the Afghanistan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Name<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Biggest Company<\/td><td>Samsung Electronics<\/td><td>$200.7 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richest Man<\/td><td>Lee Kun-hee (deceased)<\/td><td>$18.7 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Building<\/td><td>Lotte World Tower<\/td><td>555 meters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Statue<\/td><td>Gwanghwamun Gate<\/td><td>60 meters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Bridge<\/td><td>Incheon Bridge<\/td><td>21.99 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Mountain<\/td><td>Hallasan<\/td><td>1,950 meters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>Nakdong River<\/td><td>525 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>Jirisan National Park<\/td><td>471.7 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Lake<\/td><td>Soyang Lake<\/td><td>6.3 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the South Korea , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_South_Korea\"><\/span>Brief History Of South Korea : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a brief history of South Korea, including key periods and developments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ancient South Korea (c. 2333 BCE &#8211; 668 CE):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South Korea&#8217;s history dates back to ancient times when several tribal states inhabited the Korean Peninsula.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Gojoseon kingdom is traditionally considered the earliest Korean state, founded around 2333 BCE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Three Kingdoms period (1st century BCE &#8211; 7th century CE) saw the emergence of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, which eventually unified the peninsula under the Silla Dynasty in 668 CE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buddhism was introduced during this time and played a significant role in Korean culture and society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medieval Period (10th &#8211; 19th century):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) followed the Silla Dynasty, and it is from &#8220;Goryeo&#8221; that the modern name &#8220;Korea&#8221; is derived.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mongol Empire invaded and established the Mongol-controlled Goryeo in the 13th century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) replaced Goryeo and is known for its Confucian-based governance system, which had a lasting impact on Korean society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Korean alphabet, Hangul, was created during this period, simplifying the writing system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) were significant conflicts during the late Joseon Dynasty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern Era (late 19th &#8211; 20th century):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Korea faced external pressures from Western powers, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Ganghwa with the United States in 1876.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Korea&#8217;s sovereignty was gradually eroded, and in 1910, it was officially annexed by Japan, leading to a period of brutal colonial rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World War II ended Japanese rule in 1945, and the Korean Peninsula was liberated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The division of Korea along the 38th parallel by the Allies led to the establishment of two separate Korean states, North Korea (Democratic People&#8217;s Republic of Korea) and South Korea (Republic of Korea), in 1948.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent History (1950 &#8211; Present):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Korean War (1950-1953) resulted in significant destruction and loss of life. An armistice was signed in 1953, but a formal peace treaty was never reached, leaving North and South Korea technically still at war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Korea underwent rapid industrialization and economic development in the latter half of the 20th century, becoming one of the world&#8217;s major economies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The country transitioned to democracy in the late 20th century, with the first direct presidential elections held in 1987.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Korea has become a global cultural and technological powerhouse, known for its contributions to pop culture (K-Pop), technology (Samsung, LG), and international diplomacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In recent years, South Korea has played a key role in global affairs, with diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This overview highlights the major historical periods and developments in South Korea, from its ancient origins to its modern status as a thriving 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