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Dec 13, 2024 · The Ministry of Justice on Dec. 11 announced the extension of the temporary exemption period for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization, aka K-ETA, to Dec. 31 next year for nationals of the relevant countries. Shown is a foreign couple clad in Hanbok (traditional clothing) on Nov. 27 posing for photos at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. (Lee Jun Young)

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 …

Korea has achieved economic growth at an unprecedented speed. Observers refer to what it has accomplished the ‘Miracle on the Hangang River,’ as most of its industrial facilities were destroyed during the three-year-long Korean War, and it was devoid of capital and natural resources. In the early 1960s, South Korea launched export—oriented economic development plans. Initially, the ...

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 …

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. This makes it the first country to move from developing to developed status since ...

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.

Korea’s vibrant cultural legacy, comprising music, art, literature, dance, architecture, clothing, and cuisine, offers a delightful combination of tradition and modernity. South Korea preserves a wealth of priceless cultural heritage, the majority of which have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List to be protected for future generations. Korean culture and art has won global ...

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.

The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea is the unicameral national legislature of Korea that represents the people’s opinions. The National Assembly makes all the laws of the country. At present, the assembly consists of 300 members serving …