Geography of South Korea
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What is the origin of the Korean name Choson?

  • From the Korean name Chon
  • From the Japanese name Chao
  • From the Chinese name Chaoxian (correct)
  • From the ancient name Cho

    • What does the addition of 'Go' to the name Gojoseon mean?

  • Medieval
  • Modern
  • Ancient (correct)
  • Future

    • In which year was the Joseon dynasty founded?

  • 1392 CE (correct)
  • 1395 CE
  • 1390 CE
  • 1397 CE

    • Where does the Han River originate?

    <p>Jangsu-eup, North Jeolla Province</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Han River empty into?

    <p>Yellow Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is the longest in South Korea?

    <p>Nakdong River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cities does the Nakdong River pass through?

    <p>Daegu and Busan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Korea occasionally referred to as?

    <p>Land of the Morning Calm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which regions of South Korea is the Yeongsan River located?

    <p>Damyang, Naju, Gwangju and other regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate length of the Yeongsan River?

    <p>129.50 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Geum River originate?

    <p>Jangsu-eup, North Jeolla Province</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range forms the main ridge of the Korean peninsula?

    <p>Taebaek Mountain Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of South Korea's climate in winter?

    <p>Cold but sunny</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the dividing line agreed upon by the two powers after WWII?

    <p>38th parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the refusal of the Soviet Union to permit elections?

    <p>Elections were held in South Korea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of South Korea's climate in summer?

    <p>Hot and sultry, with abundant rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction is the Yeongsan River located in South Korea?

    <p>South-western South Korea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was elected as the president of South Korea in 1950?

    <p>Syngman Rhee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the Korean War in 1950?

    <p>North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate area covered by the Yeongsan River?

    <p>3,467.83 km²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Korean War?

    <p>A formal agreement was made to end hostilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established between North and South Korea after the Korean War?

    <p>A demilitarized zone (DMZ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the communist party in North Korea?

    <p>Kim II Sung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of North Korea under Kim II Sung's rule?

    <p>Minerals necessary for industrialization were abundant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latitude of South Korea's border with North Korea?

    <p>38th parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical weather condition in South Korea during winter?

    <p>Freezing in the north and milder along the southern coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about South Korea's rainfall pattern?

    <p>Two-thirds of the annual rainfall occurs in summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the heat in South Korea during summer?

    <p>Hot and humid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pleasant season in South Korea?

    <p>Autumn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the occupation of Yoon Suk-yeol before he became the President of South Korea?

    <p>Prosecutor general</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable invention of South Korea?

    <p>Metal print</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature range in South Korea during autumn?

    <p>20/22 °C (68/72 °F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Wes suspect Korea of doing?

    <p>Manufacturing nuclear weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was elected as the new president of South Korea after a massive protest?

    <p>Kim Dae Jung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did North Korea and South Korea agree to allow in 2000?

    <p>100 people from each country to reunite with their relatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major industry that contributed to South Korea's economic boom in 1980?

    <p>Shipbuilding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did North Korea withdraw from?

    <p>A treaty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literacy rate in South Korea?

    <p>Almost 100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the popularity of Korean culture around the world?

    <p>Hallyu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 2018 summit between North Korea and South Korea?

    <p>An initial step towards a long-lasting peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geographical Features of South Korea

    • Yeongsan River: located in south-western South Korea, 129.50 km long, covers an area of 3,467.83 km², runs through Damyang, Naju, Gwangju, and other regions.
    • Geum River: a major river, originates in Jangsu-eup, North Jeolla Province.
    • Taebaek Mountain Range: stretches across North and South Korea, forms the main ridge of the Korean peninsula.
    • Han River: a major river, originates in Jangsu-eup, North Jeolla Province, flows northward through North Jeolla and North Chungcheong Provinces, changes direction in the vicinity of Greater Daejeon, and flows southwest through South Chungcheong Province before emptying into the Yellow Sea near Gunsan city.
    • Nakdong River: the longest river in South Korea, passes through major cities such as Daegu and Busan.

    Climate in South Korea

    • Cold and sunny in winter, hot and sultry with abundant rainfall in summer.
    • Spring and autumn are short but pleasant.
    • Winter is freezing in the north and interior, milder along the southern coast.
    • Summer is hot, humid, and rainy with high humidity, especially in July and August.

    History of South Korea

    • The Korean name Choson derives from the Chinese name Chaoxian, meaning "Land of the Morning Calm".
    • The addition of "Go" to the name Gojoseon (고, 古) means "ancient", distinguishing the kingdom from the Joseon dynasty founded in 1392 CE.
    • 38th parallel is the latitude of the country, with the border with North Korea located on this parallel.

    Presidents of South Korea

    • Yoon Suk-yeol: the 13th and current president of South Korea, born on 18 December 1960, served as the prosecutor general of South Korea between 2019 and 2021.

    South Korea's Contributions and Inventions

    • Metal Print: Korea was the first to ever print books with metal prints.

    Historical Events

    • After WWII, Japan lost all its territories to the allied powers, and the 38th parallel was used as a dividing line until the allies decided on a government to establish.
    • The United Nations called to intervene, but the Soviet Union refused to permit elections.
    • Elections were then held in South Korea, with Syngman Rhee elected as president in 1950.
    • North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel, leading to the Korean War, which lasted three years.
    • In 1953, a formal agreement was made to end hostilities, and the DMZ (demilitarized zone) was created between the two countries.
    • Kim II Sung and Syngman Rhee were leaders of North and South Korea, respectively, with contrasting ideologies.
    • Kim Dae Jung was elected as president, and in 2000, he and Kim Jong-il met at a summit, pledging to avoid war.
    • In 2002, the US disclosed that North Korea was conducting a nuclear weapons program.
    • North Korea withdrew from the treaty, causing alarm among China, Russia, South Korea, and others.
    • A brighter scenario emerged when Kim Jong-un agreed to have an inter-Korean summit in 2018.

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