The South Korean Culture

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There is a significant importance to understanding the customs and cultures of other countries in present day society. A solid knowledge of a culture can leave a lasting positive impression. South Korea, also known as the Republic of Korea, has a significant impact on the operations in the Pacific region. The purpose of this paper is to explain the South Korean culture through the following operational variables: physical environment, social, political, economic, and military. South Korea is located in Eastern Asia; South Korea occupies the southern half of the Korean peninsula. The land area of South Korea is more than 37,400 square miles. South Korea has three topographical regions. The east has high mountain ranges and
Roadways are considered modern but the number of vehicles places a tremendous burden on the system. Large amounts of traffic have led the mass transportation, rail system to become a popular, low-cost, and modern alternative. The main railway line is the Gyeongbu Line connects the two largest cities, Seoul and Busan. There are numerous airports throughout the country serving domestic, regional, and international flights, and several modern ports serve domestic and international shipping. South Korea’s power grid (privately owned) focus has shifted from thermal and hydroelectric plants to nuclear power electricity production. The telecommunications system is among the world’s best and most modern having grown more than any other sector, with most of the growth in the cell phone industry (CLREC,
A United States military government replaced the former rule. While Under colonial rule from 1910 to 1945, the Korean economy became very dependent upon Japan for capital, technology, and management. In the past four decades, the country has displayed substantial economic growth. The South Korean economy 's long-term challenges include a rapidly aging population, inflexible labor market, dominance of large conglomerates (chaebols), and the heavy reliance on exports, which comprise about half of GDP. To address the long-term issues and sustain economic growth, the current government has prioritized structural reforms, deregulation, promotion of entrepreneurship and creative industries, and the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized enterprises (Central Intelligence Agency,

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