It's a miracle that South Korea still exists. With China looming to its
west and Japan nudging it from the east, it's no wonder the country has
played unwilling host to centuries of war games.
May 30, 2006 (Press Release) --
Intro
It's a miracle that South Korea still exists. With China looming to its
west and Japan nudging it from the east, it's no wonder the country has
played unwilling host to centuries of war games. Poking delicately into
the East Sea/Sea of Japan, the little peninsula has proved an irresistibly
tasty morsel to its hungry neighbours. But no matter how often they try to
swallow it, South Korea, like plasticine, comes out the other end largely
intact.
South Koreans attribute their indigestible culture to the binding agents
of Confucianism, language and pride. The stunning landscape has also
played a big part in creating a cohesive Korean identity. The country is
swathed in green, and the Koreans are obsessed with nature, and with
mountains in particular. Wherever you travel, you'll see them out in the
open air, clad in the latest adventure fashions, pushing ever onward and
upward.
Destination Facts
Full country name: Republic of Korea
Area: 99,373 sq km (38,369 sq mi)
Population: 48 million
Capital city: Seoul (pop 10.6 million)
People: Koreans, expats (mostly American)
Language: Korean
Religion: Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shamanism
Government: republic
President: Kim Dae-jung
Prime Minister: Lee Han Dong
Facts for the Traveller
Visas: With an onward ticket visitors from almost anywhere - except
countries not recognised by South Korea (Cuba, Laos & Cambodia) - can stay
in the country for 30 days without a visa. If you're from Western Europe
or Canada, you can get up to 90 days visa-free. Everyone else has to
extend after their first 30 days. Extensions last for around 90 days, and
if you know you're going to need one it's worth getting it before you
leave home.
Health risks: No particular risks, but you should consider vaccinations
for hepatitis, typhoid, polio, tetanus & diphtheria
Time: GMT/UTC plus nine hours
Country code: 82
International dialling code: 001
Electricity: 110/220V, 60 Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Useful Contacts:
Ambulance: 119
Fire: 119
Police: 112
English Operator: 080-211 0114
Korea National Tourism Organisation (KNTO): www.visitkorea.or.kr
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
It's a miracle that South Korea still exists. With China looming to its
west and Japan nudging it from the east, it's no wonder the country has
played unwilling host to centuries of war games. Poking delicately into
the East Sea/Sea of Japan, the little peninsula has proved an irresistibly
tasty morsel to its hungry neighbours. But no matter how often they try to
swallow it, South Korea, like plasticine, comes out the other end largely
intact.
South Koreans attribute their indigestible culture to the binding agents
of Confucianism, language and pride. The stunning landscape has also
played a big part in creating a cohesive Korean identity. The country is
swathed in green, and the Koreans are obsessed with nature, and with
mountains in particular. Wherever you travel, you'll see them out in the
open air, clad in the latest adventure fashions, pushing ever onward and
upward.
Destination Facts
Full country name: Republic of Korea
Area: 99,373 sq km (38,369 sq mi)
Population: 48 million
Capital city: Seoul (pop 10.6 million)
People: Koreans, expats (mostly American)
Language: Korean
Religion: Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shamanism
Government: republic
President: Kim Dae-jung
Prime Minister: Lee Han Dong
Facts for the Traveller
Visas: With an onward ticket visitors from almost anywhere - except
countries not recognised by South Korea (Cuba, Laos & Cambodia) - can stay
in the country for 30 days without a visa. If you're from Western Europe
or Canada, you can get up to 90 days visa-free. Everyone else has to
extend after their first 30 days. Extensions last for around 90 days, and
if you know you're going to need one it's worth getting it before you
leave home.
Health risks: No particular risks, but you should consider vaccinations
for hepatitis, typhoid, polio, tetanus & diphtheria
Time: GMT/UTC plus nine hours
Country code: 82
International dialling code: 001
Electricity: 110/220V, 60 Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Useful Contacts:
Ambulance: 119
Fire: 119
Police: 112
English Operator: 080-211 0114
Korea National Tourism Organisation (KNTO): www.visitkorea.or.kr
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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