south korea
Government and Sorts
Government
South Korea, ROK, has a republic form of government. Seoul is the capital of South Korea. South Korea's President is Park Geun-hye, who is pictured to the right. South Korea has 9 provinces, 6 metropolitan cities, 1 special city, and 1 self-governing city. South Korea gained independence on 15 August 1945, from the Japanese. The suffrage for the South Korean citizen is 19 years of age. The 3 branches of government, legislative, judicial, and executive, are very similar to that of the United States. Overall, a strong comparison to that of South Korea is The United States of America.
National Assembly
The National Assembly is where all of the three branches meet.
Flag
This is the flag for the government of South Korea
Main Chamber
This is the main chamber of the South Korean government.
Economy
The economy of South Korea has grown, with a GDP per capita of $35,400 (2014 estimate.) Some of the agricultural products that South Korea has to offer is rice, root crops, barley, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs, chickens, milk, eggs, and fish. Due to South Korea's advancements they are now recognized as a quaternary development. South Korea is one of few countries who have more exports than imports, a monumental accomplishment.
Entertainment
League of Legends
League of Legends is one of the many things that people do in South Korea.
Soccer
South Korean soccer has been a good team since the 1960s, making the FIFA World Cup for nine times in a row.
National Mueseum of Korea
The National Museum of Korea is a main museum that exhibits art and also history about the freedom of the Korea's, especially South Korea.
Holidays
Chuseok
Chuseok is one of the three major celebrations in South Korea, it is also known as Korean Thanksgiving Day.
New Year
The South Korean new year is a celebration of fun.
Christmas
A very joyous South Korean Christmas with all of the little children.
MLA Citations
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