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What percentage of the South Korean population is engaged in farming today?
What percentage of the South Korean population is engaged in farming today?
What was the most important economic activity during the Joseon period?
What was the most important economic activity during the Joseon period?
What was the impact of the introduction of rice transplantation from China during the Joseon period?
What was the impact of the introduction of rice transplantation from China during the Joseon period?
What caused a tremendous increase in the amount of land under cultivation during the early Joseon period?
What caused a tremendous increase in the amount of land under cultivation during the early Joseon period?
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What percentage of total GDP does agriculture generate in South Korea today?
What percentage of total GDP does agriculture generate in South Korea today?
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What was the most important economic activity during the Joseon period?
What was the most important economic activity during the Joseon period?
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What is thought to be the origin of the painting 'Banquet in Yeongwangjeong'?
What is thought to be the origin of the painting 'Banquet in Yeongwangjeong'?
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Study Notes
Modern South Korean Economy
- Only a small percentage of the South Korean population is engaged in farming today.
Joseon Period Economy
- The most important economic activity during the Joseon period was farming.
Impact of Rice Transplantation
- The introduction of rice transplantation from China during the Joseon period had a significant impact on agriculture.
Early Joseon Period Land Cultivation
- The amount of land under cultivation increased tremendously during the early Joseon period due to the creation of new irrigation systems.
Modern South Korean Economy
- Agriculture generates a small percentage of total GDP in South Korea today.
Origin of 'Banquet in Yeongwangjeong'
- The painting 'Banquet in Yeongwangjeong' is thought to have originated from the Joseon period.
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Explore the challenges faced by South Korean agriculture due to heavy reliance on imported ingredients for its dishes and the impact on rural areas. Discover the factors contributing to the decline in agricultural prices and the economic struggles of farmers.
