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 South
Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (Korean:), is
an East Asian state on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula.
To the north, it is bordered by North Korea (Democratic
People's Republic of Korea), with which it was a single
country called Korea until 1945. To the west, across the
Yellow Sea, lies China, and to the southeast, across the
Korea Strait, lies Japan. Approximately one-half of South
Korea's population lives in or near the capital and largest
city, Seoul, the second largest metropolitan area in the
world.
Since its founding in 1948, the country has struggled with
the aftermath of 35 years of Japanese annexation, the Korean
War, and decades of military rule, seeing five major constitutional
changes. Pro-democracy demonstrations during the 1980s led
to free elections in 1987. South Korea is now a multi-party
democracy.The South Korean economy has advanced rapidly since
the 1950s and is now the 10th largest (nominal value) economy
in the world. South Korea is also one of the world's most
technologically advanced and digitally-connected countries.
It has the second highest number of broadband Internet connections
per capita among OECD countries[2] and is a global leader
in computer games, digital displays, shipbuilding and mobile
phones.the largest metropolitan area in the world.
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Best Hotels in
South Korea Hotels
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Shilla
Hotel  Seoul , South Korea |
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Seoul with Precision Reservations and save up
to 75% OFF normal room rates. Shilla Hotel Seoul
maintains the meticulous standards required by
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Westin
Chosun Hotel Seoul , South
Korea |
Westin Chosun Hotel [ info
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The Westin Chosun, Seoul is a 5-star hotel in
the heart of the South Korean capital. It is within
walking distance of major banks, government offices,
renowned historic landmarks and shopping ... More
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Royal
Hotel  Seoul , South
Korea |
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Seoul with Precision Reservations and save up
to 75% OFF normal room rates. Royal Hotel Seoul
maintains the meticulous standards required by
travel and tour operators ... More
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Grand
Hotel Busan, South
Korea |
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at Grand Hotel Busan with Precision Reservations
and save up to 75% OFF normal room rates. Grand
Hotel Busan maintains the meticulous standards
required by travel and tour operators ... More
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Lotte
Hotel Busan, South Korea |
| The Hotel Lotte, Busan, ideally
located in the downtown area of South Korea’s
second largest city is within minutes of the international
airport. The 43-storied Hotel Lotte offers 900
elegantly ... More
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