Two Korea's

1. The official name of our Korea is Republic of Korea.  This is also abbreviated by ROK.
2. The president of this country is Lee Myung-bak.  He was elected in February of 2008.  Later he was elected o be the mayor of Seoul.
3. Until the 20^th century, Korea was an independent country.  After World War II, a different republic was set up in the southern part of Korea.  Meanwhile, the northern part of the country started a Communist government.  When Korea was at war in the north and the south, the US troops helped fight against the north.  They defended the south because the northern attacks were supported by China and the Soviet Union.  Later in 1953, an agreement was signed to stop the fighting between the north and the south.  As a result, the country was split into two parts, North Korea and South Korea.
4. South Korea:
5. South Korea is in Eastern Asia.  It is borders the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea.
6. The 38th Parallel determined the boundary between North and South Korea.  It is a demilitarized zone.
7. The relationship between North and South Korea is tense.  South Korea says that it will attack suspected nuclear spots in North Korea if the north first tries to attack them with bombs.
8. South Korea's economy grew 17 times better than North Korea's.  Today it is a modern democracy.  Established in 1953.
9. what do other countries think about the north and south relationship?
10. The major city in South America is Seoul.  Over 10 million people live there.
11. In the military, you have to have a middle school education.  You have to be 20-30 years old.  Volunteers had to be 18-26 years old.
12. South Korea revealed that it does have a nuclear research program.
13. The United States is its closest ally.
14. can they leave freely?
15. human rights record:
16. People watch Seoul Broadcasting Service that ties with other commerial networks.  They can have satellite or cable tv's.
17. The new president is directly selected to serve a five year long term.
18. The United States is South Korea's ally.
19. The economy is thriving.  It has grown 17 times better than North Korea's, it is a high-tech industrialized economy, and it is one of the worlds largest economies.
20. 26% of the people are Christian, 23% are Buddist, and 49% don't have a religion.
21. On November 23, 2010, North Korea attacked the south.  Two soldiers were killed and fifteen were injured.
22. Lisa Ling and Laura Ling are sisters.  Laura is in jail in North Korea.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ks.html

http://unit8jackh10.wikispaces.com/Korea+9+3+2+1

http://articles.cnn.com/2008-04-03/world/koreas.military_1_joint-industrial-park-north-korea-south-korean-president-lee?_s=PM:WORLD
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korean_nuclear_research_programs
http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_16738883
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_South_Korea
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/item_CeiKQTwhQUsE6aB8d29NZI