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Korean LifeClothing and FashionFoodHousingFestivals, Celebrations and HolidaysReligionSocietySouth Korea – SummaryEducation, Research, and IndustryLabor and Social Welfare SystemTransformation intoa Multicultural SocietyCultureUNESCO Heritage in KoreaTraditional ArtsHallyu (Korean Wave)TourismHistorical Heritage of SeoulTourist Attractions and Shopping CentersStreets of YouthRecreation in NatureTourist Attractions outside SeoulHanok VillagesMajor Local Festivals in KoreaSportsHow South Korea Becamea Sporting Powerhouse1988 Seoul Summer Olympics2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan2011 World Championships in Athletics2012 London Summer Olympics2018 Pyeongchang Winter OlympicsTaekwondoHistoryThe Beginnings of the Country’s History(Prehistoric Times - Gojoseon)Three Kingdoms and other StatesUnified Silla and BalhaeGoryeoJoseonThe Fall of Joseon: Imperial Japan’sAnnexation of KoreaIndependence MovementTransition to a Democracy and Transformation into an Economic PowerhouseConstitution and GovernmentConstitutionExecutive, Legislative and the Judiciary Independent OrganizationsLocal GovernmentInternational RelationsEconomyThe Korean Economy - the Miracle on the Hangang RiverKorea’s Open Market Capitalist EconomyIndustrial Brand Leaders and Korean IndustrialStandardsEfforts to Grow as a Global PowerInter-Korean RelationsHistorical BackgroundSimultaneous Admission ofthe two Koreas to the UNInter-Korean Exchanges and CooperationEfforts for Lasting PeaceRelevant WebsitesSources of Photos - from Amzon