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travel to and around the country. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with
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The Republic of Korea occupies the southern portion of
the Korean Peninsula.
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In Korean, the country's name is Dachan, or Great Han. The Han is
one of the country's major rivers.
The peninsula was partitioned in 1948, and the state of South Korea
established, with forces of the United States in the south and the USSR in the North.
Embassies
in Korea:
Listing of foreign diplomatic missions in Korea.
Korea Infogate:
Put together by Korea Telecom, this site is much more than an online Yellow Pages.
Korea Tourism:
Travel information from the Korea National Tourism Organisation.
South Korea's capital and largest city is Seoul -- host of the
Summer Olympics in 1988.
Seoul was given its present name in 1945, and was chosen to be the
capital of the Republic of Korea in 1948.
The city was originally founded as Hansóng, in 1392, and became the
capital of the Korean Joseon Dynasty; until the Japanese took control of the country in
1910.
The city was renamed Kyóngsóng the following year.
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Seoul was heavily damaged during the Korean War in the early
1950's, and many modern buildings were built in the reconstruction phase.
The character of this ancient capital lives on in the restoration work
of its numerous palaces and temples.
The bell tower holds a large bronze bell dating back to 1468, and
ancient stone wall remains can still be seen in parts of the city.
Visit Seoul:
If you're planning a trip to South Korea, the chances are that you'll be passing through
Seoul - the capital.
The Korean language is grammatically similar to Japanese but has
borrowed many words from Chinese.
Life In Korea:
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