☪KOREA OVERVIEW☪
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
❅ Official name: Republic of Korea.
❅ Korean English name: Republic of Korea.
❅ Capital: Seoul
❅ Area: 99,392 km2
❅ Population: 51,252,773 people (in 2020)
❅ Religions Buddhism, Christianity, Protestantism, Confucianism, etc.
❅ National Day: August 15, 1948.
❅Currency: Won, symbol is KRW, international symbol is ₩.
2. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
South Korea is located in the southern part of the Korean peninsula in Asia. That is also the reason this country is often called South Korea (South Korea). To the north is the country of Korea.
3. KOREA ECONOMY
Since the end of the Korean War, Korea has entered a period of remarkable economic construction and development. Korea from a poor and war-torn country has risen to become a world economic power. This rapid development process of the land of Kim Chi is also known as the "Miracle of the Han River".
The Korean economy ranked 4th in Asia and 11th in the world in 2018. The country's economic growth rate is also among the highest in the world, about 10% per year.
Seoul is not only the capital of South Korea but also the city with the busiest economy in the country. This is the economic and commercial center of the country and the region. It has the most modern infrastructure and communication in the world. The world's major high-tech companies, corporations, and multinational companies also have their headquarters in this city. Seoul ranks 7th in the group of most sustainable cities in the world.
4. CLIMATE
Korea has a temperate climate, each year has four distinct seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
❅ Spring in March - May: The weather is cool, this is also the most beautiful season of Korea.
❅ Summer starts from June to August. At this time, the weather is hot and humid, the average temperature is about 25oC and August is the peak of the heat.
❅ Autumn from September to November: The weather is very pleasant, so it is very suitable for outdoor activities.
❅ Winter lasts from December to February next year: In winter the weather is very cold and it snows a lot.
5. PEOPLE OF KOREA
Koreans often have the appearance of monolid eyes and smooth skin. Koreans pay special attention to appearance. Therefore, the beauty and cosmetic industry in Korea develops extremely strongly.
Koreans also attach great importance to etiquette due to the influence of Confucianism. However, they are very open-minded, active, industrious.
The most popular sports in Korea are walking and tennis.
6. KOREA FOOD
When it comes to Korean cuisine, the famous Kim Chi dish cannot be ignored. This is a side dish but indispensable in Korean meals. Korean cuisine is also famous for its spicy taste. The dishes you cannot miss when coming to Korea can be mentioned such as Bulgogi (spiced grilled beef), galbi (seasoned grilled ribs). In Korean meals, there are always a lot of side dishes called banchan.
Some other popular dishes include bibimbap (mixed rice), kimbap (rice rolls) and naengmyeon (cold noodles). Korean street food is also very famous. Some famous street foods can be mentioned such as tteokbokki (rice cake and fish cake), french fries, Soondae, etc.
7. MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Today, the concept of K-Pop has become extremely familiar, especially to Vietnamese youth in particular and Asian youth in general. K-Pop refers to the music of the land of Kim Chi. Currently, Korea's music and entertainment industry has developed beyond the region and reached out to the world. Korean groups and stars are admired and idolized by young people.
It is the development of music, entertainment and media that has promoted the image, culture, and traditions of Korea. Koreans also love to sing Karaoke. This is a common type of entertainment in Korea. Karaoke bars are everywhere and attract both young and old.
Girl group Blackpink
8. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF KOREA
Korea is a country with outstanding technology. In Korean history, Goryeo silk was highly valued by Westerners. Besides, Korean pottery made of blue and green celadon ceramics is also considered to be of the highest quality and is sought after by Arab merchants.
Since the Goryeo period, this country has had a very prosperous economic period. In the Joseon period, the turtle was invented. Today, shipbuilding is one of Korea's key industries. The Hyundai Group has launched "great ships" that amaze the world.
In recent years, Korean technology companies have also played a leading role in the technology field in the world. Among them can be mentioned corporations Samsung, LG, …
Some large companies and corporations in Korea:
⛪ Samsung Group: According to statistics, the total revenue of Samsung corporations accounts for 70% of Korea's GDP. Samsung is the most powerful corporation in Korea and is considered a technology giant of the world. The total revenue of the subsidiaries of this group is up to 144 billion USD/year.
⛪ Hyundai Motor Group: Hyundai Motor Corporation is one of the largest corporations in Korea and the fourth largest in the world in terms of automobile production. Hyundai has its headquarters right in Seoul. This is a group with a relatively long time of operation and until today, Hyundai still maintains its position in the domestic market as well as in the world. Sales of this group have grown steadily year over year and show no signs of slowing down.
⛪ POSCO Group: Established in 1968. This group specializes in leading steel production and is known as an organization with close links with the Korean government. POSCO is constantly growing in Korea and in the international market.
⛪ Kia Motor Corporation: Kia Motor has been manufacturing cars since 1957. Through many milestones in its history, Kia Motor has now risen to become one of the leading Korean car manufacturers. country and also among the top largest corporations in this country. Currently, Kia Motor has many factories in countries around the world with an ever-expanding scale and strong development.
⛪ LG Group: is one of the famous corporations specializing in the production of technology products. LG provides electronic products, phones, consumer electronics or petroleum products, etc. to domestic and international markets. Today, LG is thriving with 81 subsidiaries worldwide operating in 112 different fields. LG is also in the top 10 largest economic groups in Korea.
9. EDUCATION IN KOREA
The Korean education system is quite similar to other countries in the world with 3 main levels of education. All students in Korea are required to attend elementary and junior high schools without paying fees. Education levels are slightly different from Vietnam.
➺ Of which, primary school lasts six years.
➺Middle school lasts three years.
➺ High school lasts three years.
10. KOREA'S INTERNATIONAL DAYS
ಥ 1/1 – New Year: Like most countries in the world, this is the first day of the new year.
ಥ1/3 – Independence Day: This is the day marking the movements to regain independence from the Japanese colonialists in 1919.
ಥ 5/5 – Children's Day: Children's Day with many fun activities is organized for children.
ಥ August 15 – Liberation Day: The day this nation was liberated from the 35-year Japanese colonial rule.
ಥ 25/12 – Christmas: A great holiday and celebrated by both Christians and non-Christians, just like in Western countries.
