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Transition to a Democracy and Transformation into an Economic ...
Due to the influence of the U.S. and the Soviet Union, Korea was split into two countries and the ensuing Korean War erupted on June 25, 1950. Learning the value of freedom from the war, Korea has since made the transition into a democracy and further into a …
Traditional Arts : Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of ...
Gugak Gugak refers to Korea’s traditional music and dance. While gugak has existed as long as Koreans have lived in the Peninsula, its foundation was established in the early 15th century when King Sejong reorganized the royal court music using jeongganbo, Asia’s first sheet music capable of denoting the pitch and length of notes.
Festivals, Celebrations, and Holidays : Korea.net : The official ...
Agriculture and family were two key values of Korea for a long time. Many national holidays and festivals were based on both values. Korea also remembers its illustrious history through national holidays commemorating occasions like independence or the founding of the Constitution.
Joseon Dynasty : Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of …
The Joseon Dynasty, founded by Yi Seong-gye after the fall of Goryeo, saw remarkable growth through the development of science, technology and handicrafts, with its crowning achievement being Hangeul. Japanese invasions in the late 16th century greatly damaged Korea. In the late Joseon period, commerce and industry saw rapid development.
UNESCO Heritage in Korea : Korea.net : The official website of the ...
At the present time, Korean arts and culture are attracting many enthusiasts around the world. Korea’s cultural and artistic achievements through the ages are now leading many of its young talents to the world’s most prestigious music and dance competitions, while its literary works are being translated into many different languages for global readers.
Korean Wave: Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of …
K-Pop, Leading the Korean Wave. The Korean Wave, or Hallyu, is a term that represents the global popularity of Korea’s cultural content. Since the late 1990s, Korean TV shows and pop...
Korea’s Rise to a Developed Country
The international community has certified Korea as a developed country, consolidating its position as an economic powerhouse. In July 2021, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) upgraded Korea from a developing country to a developed country, 56 years after it joined the organization.
Historical Background: Korea.net : The official website of the …
With Japan’s surrender in the Pacific War in August 15, 1945, four decades of Japanese colonial rule ended and U.S. and Soviet troops came to be stationed on the Korean Peninsula south and north of the 38th parallel, respectively.
President Yoon Suk Yeol: Korea.net : The official website of the ...
Career. 2022; 2022. 05 ~ 20th President of the Republic of Korea 2022.03 20th President-elect of the Republic of Korea; 2021.11 Presidential candidate of the People Power Party for the 20th Presidency; 2021.07 Primary election candidate, People Power Party’s nomination for the 20th Presidency; 2010~2019; 2019.07 ~ 2021.03 Prosecutor General, Supreme Prosecutors’ Office