Korea    

Korea is a land in eastern Asia that consists of two states. One is the Republic of Korea-usually called South Korea. Seoul is its capital and largest city. The other is the Democratic People's Republic of Korea-commonly called North Korea. Pyongyang is its capital and largest city. Until the early 1900's, Korea's economy was based entirely on agriculture, and virtually all Koreans worked as farmers. Since that time, the country has undergone vast changes. Today, industry is far more important than agriculture in both North and South Korea. South Korea's industrial development has helped make it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Religion

The government of South Korea permits complete freedom of religion. The North Korean Constitution guarantees religious freedom. However, the government discourages religion because it conflicts with the teachings of Communism.

Capital: Pyongyang

Official language: Korean

Population: estimated 1996- 24,307,000; estimated 2001- 26,248,000

Capital: Seoul

Official language: Korean

Population: estimated 1996- 45,516,000; estimated 2001- 47,174,000

My Experience

While in Asia, based in Misawa, Japan, we took two trips to Osan, Korea. The shopping experience is something to behold. You can get anything you want already made, made for you, personalized, fake or real. The thing about the items there is that they are cheaply priced. They export their materials to other places (U.S. especially) and we sell the items at jacked up prices. We think we are getting a deal! I am glad to have had the opportunity to visit and spend my parent's money in Korea.

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