South Korea is a regional power and a developed country, with its economy ranked as the world's fourteenth-largest by GDP (PPP). Its armed forces are one of the world's strongest militaries, with …

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: …

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Korea is now a modernized vibrant nation that still maintains its traditional culture. The Republic of Korea is a small country on the far eastern edge of Asia. Although it ranks 109th in the world in terms …

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South Korea is now considered among the most advanced democracies in Asia. Under the 1987 constitution, it maintains a unitary presidential republic with a popularly elected unicameral …

2 days ago · A South Korean court has sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption.

2 days ago · Kim Keon Hee is the first former presidential spouse in South Korea to be convicted on a criminal charge. Her downfall began after her husband declared martial law.