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Education Present : Academic year 2016 Study lower 3 in Foreign Language Department at Siam Business Administration Nonthaburi Technological College (SBAC)

The Country Leader of South Korea

The President of South Korea, Park Guen-Hye

The President of the Republic of Korea is according to the South Korean constitution, the 
chairman of the cabinet, the chief executive of the government, commander-in-chief 

of the armed forces, and the head of state of South Korea.

The Constitution and the amended Presidential Election Act of 1987 provide for election of the president by direct, secret ballot. The president is directly elected to a five-year term

 with no possibility of re-election.

On February 25, 2013, Park Geun-hye became the eleventh and current president. She is also the country's first woman to assume this post.


Reference from ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_South_Korea

The Traditional Flower of South Korea

Hibiscus syriacus(무궁화)

Hibiscus syriacus also known as the Korean Rose is the national flower of South Korea.

The flower appears in national emblems, and Korea is compared poetically to the flower in the South Korean national anthem. The flower's name in Korean is mugunghwa. 

The flower's symbolic significance stems from the Korean word mugung, which means 
"eternity" or "inexhaustible abundance".


Reference from ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_syriacus

The Traditional Animal of South Korea

The tiger has been strongly associated with Korean people and Korean culture.

It appears in not only the Korean foundation mythology but also in folklore, as well as a favorite 
subject of Korean art such as painting and sculpture. The mascot of the 1988 

Summer Olympics held in Seoul,a symbolized tiger to represent Korean people.


Reference from ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_in_Korean_culture

The Traditional and Culture of South Korea

The contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea which was prevalent in the early Korean nomadic tribes.

 By maintaining thousands of years of ancient Korean with influence from ancient Chinese culture South Korea split on its own path of cultural development.

It significantly influences on current art, architecture, cuisine, entertainment and sports.

The industrialization and urbanization have brought many changes to the way Korean people live. It combined with tradition and culture of South Korea and it made a unique style.


Reference from ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_South_Korea

The National Costume of South Korea

                               Hanbok (한복)

Hanbok is the traditional Korean dress. It is often characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets.

Although the term literally means "Korean clothing", hanbok today often refers specifically to clothing of the Joseon period and is worn as semi-formal or formal wear during traditional festivals 

and celebrations. 

Reference from ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanbok

The Currency of South Korea

The won (Korean: 원; symbol: ₩; code: KRW) 

or the Korean Republic Won is the currency of South Korea.

 A single won is divided into 100 jeon but the jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates. The won is issued by the Bank of Korea, based in the capital city, Seoul. 


Reference from ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korean_won

The Landmark and tourist area of South Korea

1. N Seoul Tower

The N Seoul Tower commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain. It is the landmark of the night view in Seoul.

2. Jeju Island

Jeju Island, also known as the “Island of the Gods,” is a popular tourist attractions for Koreans and many international visitors. It remains one of the top honeymoon destinations for Korean newlyweds.

3. Gyeongju

Gyeongju is a small city north of Ulsan and Busan in the southeastern corner of South Korea. The city is actually referred to as the museum without walls. This is because the city has numerous historical sites.

4. Haeundae Beach

Haeundae Beach is literally Korea’s hottest place to be during the summer months. Korea’s most acclaimed stretch of sand, Haeundae is a summer-long festival 

and a social experience unlike anything else.

The beach is the country’s most popular summer hotspot. 

Nestled between the scenic Dongbaek Island and Dalmaji Hill, Haeundae Beach is a must-visit area 

for anyone spending time in Busan.

Reference from ; 1. http://www.manythingstodoin.com/2012/02/5-best-tourist-attractions-in-south.html
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N_Seoul_Tower

3. http://pvsec25.kr/Busan.php

The Language of South Korea

The official language of both North Korea and South Korea is Korean. There are around 80 million Korean speakers.

Native Korean words write up for almost 35% of the Korean vocabulary, around 60% of the Korean vocabulary lies of Sino-Korean words, 5% comes from lend words from other languages and 90% from English.

Reference for ; http://www.studycountry.com/guide/KR-language.htm

The Religion of South Korea

Religion in South Korea is characterized by the fact that almost half (46.5%) of South Koreans have no religion; among those that follow a formal religion, there is a dominance of Buddhism, Protestantism, and Roman Catholicism. These three denominations have grown rapidly in influence only by the mid-20th century.

Korean Buddhism, despite its long history and cultural influence, at the dawn of the 20th century was reduced to a tiny minority after 500 years of suppression by the strictly

 Neo-Confucian Joseon kingdom.

Reference for ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_South_Korea

The Population of South Korea

The population of South Korea showed robust growth since the republic's establishment in 1948, and then dramatically slowed down with the effects of its economic growth. 

The country's population increased to 46 million by the end of the twentieth century, with growth rates ranging between 0.9% and 1.2%. The population is expected to stabilize in the year 2023 at around 52.6 million people.

Reference from ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_South_Korea

The Capital City of South Korea

Seoul

Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea, forming the heart of the Seoul Capital Area. Today, Seoul is considered leading and rising global city, resulting from an economic boom called the Miracle on the Han River.




Reference from ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul

The Traditional Food of South Korea

1.Galbi

Galbi generally refers to a variety of gui or grilled dishes in Korean cuisine that are made with marinated beef (or pork) short ribs in Korean soy sauce. In the Korean language, galbi literally means "rib" and 

can refer to cooked or uncooked ribs. 

2. Bibimbap 

Bibimbap is a signature Korean dish. The word literally means "mixed rice".

Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (seasoned vegetables)
 and gochujang (chili pepper paste), soy sauce, or doenjang, a fermented soybean paste. 

3. Tteokbokki

This iconic red-orange street food is so popular there’s an entire town in Seoul.



Reference from 1. http://travel.cnn.com/seoul/eat/40-foods-koreans-cant-live-without-054198/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galbi
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibimbap

The National Flag of South Korea

The Flag of South Korea, has three parts: A white rectangular background

A red and blue ‘Taeguk’ in the center that symbolizes a balance

Four black trigrams

The flag's background is white, which is a traditional Korean color

The circle in the middle is derived from the philosophy of yin-yang and represents the balance of the universe

The trigrams together represent the principle of movement and harmony

Reference for ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_South_Korea