Since the end of World War II in Asia in 1945, it has been politically divided at or near the 38th parallel between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea; DPRK) and South Korea (Republic of …

Dec 6, 2025 · Korea, history of the Korean Peninsula from prehistoric times to the 1953 armistice ending the Korean War (1950–53). For later developments, see North Korea: History; and South Korea: …

The Republic of Korea is a small country on the far eastern edge of Asia. Although it ranks 109th in the world in terms of land area, the country is a center of economic activity, culture, and arts.

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Korea is a democratic republic with a political system consisting of three distinct and independent government branches—the legislative, executive, and judicial branches—according to the principle of …

Jan 3, 2026 · South Korea is a country in east Asia on the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. It has a population of over 51 million and is a major player in global trade, particularly in the technology ...

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