South Korea


South Korea is one of the 25 most populous countries in the world. History Its prehistory is rather poorly known. There may be evidence of human habitation in early prehistory. It was probably resettled by modern humans in middle prehistory. I do not yet have details of the period beginning 50,000 years ago, the period beginning 40,000 years ago, the period beginning 30,000 years ago, or the period beginning 20,000 years ago. There is some evidence of pottery in late prehistory. I do not yet have details of the early 8th millennium BC, the late 8th millennium BC, the early 7th millennium BC, the late 7th millennium BC, the early 6th millennium BC, or the lage 6th millennium BC. Antiquity	Sapience Home Site map About Sapience Sociology Peoples Nations Links to other Sites Wikipedia- South Korea CIA World Factbook - South Korea
The 5th Millennium BC including the early 5th millennium BC, the early mid 5th millennium BC, the mid 5th millennium BC, the late mid 5th millennium BC, and the late 5th millennium BC can be connected. The 4th Millennium BC including the early 4th millennium BC, the early mid 4th millennium BC, the mid 4th millennium BC, the late mid 4th millennium BC, and the late 4th millennium BC can be connected. I have no details of the 3rd Millennium BC including the early 3rd millennium BC, the early mid 3rd millennium BC, the mid 3rd millennium BC, the late mid 3rd millennium BC, or the late 3rd millennium BC. According to legend, in the 2nd Millennium BC the Gosojeon kingdom was present. Archeology has a transition of pottery types in the mid millennium. I do not yet have details of the early 2nd millennium BC or the early mid 2nd millennium BC. In about the mid 2nd millennium BC, there was a transition of pottery styles and the Bronze age is considered to have begun. I do not have details of the late mid 2nd millennium BC, or the late 2nd millennium BC. During the early 1st Millennium BC, bronze production began. I do not yet have details of the 10th century BC, the 9th century BC, the 8th century BC, the 7th century BC, or the 6th century BC. Classical and medieval history Little is known of Korea in the early classical period including the 5th century BC, the 4th century BC, the 3rd century BC, the 2nd century BC, or the 1st century BC. In the late classical period, it emerged from Chinese rule and about three independent kingdoms were present. Buddhism entered Korea about this time. I do not yet have details of the 1st century CE, 2nd century CE, 3rd century CE, 4th century CE, or 5th century CE. In the early medieval period, it seems to have remained independent of both China and Japan, but details are lacking. I have no information regarding the 6th century, 7th century, 8th century, 9th century or 10th century. Details are also lacking for the late medieval period, including the 11th century, 12th century, 13th century, 14th century, and 15th century. Modern history At present I lack detail for the 16th century including the early 16th century, early mid 16th century, mid 16th century, late-mid 16th century, and late 16th century. At present I lack detail for the 17th century, and have no informaiton on the growth of Seoul. I lack details for the early 17th century, early-mid 17th century, mid 17th century, late-mid 17th century, and late 17th century. I lack detail for the 18th century, including events of the early 18th century, early-mid 18th century, mid 18th century, late-mid 18th century, and late 18th century. 19th century I have no events recorded for the early 19th century including the early 1800s, late 1800s, early 1810s, or late 1810s. The early mid 19th century including the earlrly 1820s, late 1820s, early 1830s, and late 1830s can be connected. I do not yet have details for the mid 19th century including the early 1840s, late 1840s, early 1850s, or late 1850s. In the late mid 19th century, the Japanese recognized Korea's independence from China, but forced an open-trade treaty on it. I do not yet have details of the early 1860s, late 1860s, early 1870s, or late 1870s. In the late 19th century, it entered into various free-trade treaties with western nations, though the Chinese and Japanese struggled for influence over it. I do not yet have details of the early 1880s, late 1880s, early 1890s, or late 1890s. 20th century I lack details on the early 20th century including the early 1900s, late 1900s, early 1910s, or late 1910s. In the early-mid 20th century it was conquered by Japan. I do not yet have details of the early 1920s, late 1920s, early 1930s, or late 1930s. In the mid-20th century Korea was divided. In the early 1940s it was governed by Japan during the war. In the late 1940s, it becane independent with Japan's defeat, but in the early 1950s and late 1950s, the Korean war divided the country. The UN, principally with assistance from the US, successfully defended South Korea. In the late-mid 20th century it prospered economically. I do not yet have specifid details of the early 1960s, late 1960s, early 1970s, or late 1970s. Late 20th century In the early 1980s, under the Fifth Republic, there ware attempts at government reform. I do not yet have details of 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, or 1985. In the late 1980s, a more civilian government, the Sixth republic, followed the earlier military government. I do not yet have details of 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, or 1990. In the early 1990s, the first civilian president in 30 years was elected. I do not yet have details of 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, or 1995. In the late 1990s, the Asian financial crisis of 1997 occurred, but the government remained stable. I do not yet have many details of 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, or 2000 Early 21st century The early 2000s including 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 can be considered. Current events of the late 2000s can be considered. Events of 2006 and 2007, including the first quarter, second quarter, and third quarter down to July, August, and September can be considered. The fourth quarter including October, November and December can also be examined. Events of 2008 including the first quarter, second quarter, third quarter, and fourth quarter including October and November can be examined. Events of 2009 can be connected. Events of 2010 can be connected. Events of the first quarter 2010 including January 2010, February 2010, and March 2010 can be connected. The second quarter 2010 can be connected. The third quarter 2010 can be connected. The fourth quarter 2010 can be considered. Events of October 2010, and November 2010 can be examined. December 2010 and events of 2010 week 49, 2010 week 50, 2010 week 51, 2010 week 52, and 2010 week 53 can be considered. The early 2010s can be connected. 2011 can be connected. The first quarter 2011 can be connected. January 2011 including 2011 week 1, 2011 week 2, 6 January 2011 South Korea dismissed an offer of unconditional talks by North Korea, saying the offer was part of a propaganda campaign. 7 January 2011 South Korea lowered its surveillance alert level against North Korea. 2011 week 3 12 January 2011 The South Korean Ministry for Reunification advised that it had reopened Red Cross communications with North Korea over the Panmunjom Border Area. 2011 week 4 20 January 2011 South Korea accepted North Korea's proposal of high-level military talks to discuss "pending issues". 21 January 2011 The South Korean navy directed an operation against Somali pirates who hijacked a South Korean ship, rescuing all 21 hostages, while eight pirates were killed and five were captured. 21 January 2011 South Korea sentenced a pastor to five years imprisonment for an unauthorised trip to North Korea and praising its regime. 2011 week 5 24 January 2011 South Korean media reported that two North Koreans had been executed in front of 500 spectators for handling propaganda leaflets floated across the border from South Korea, apparently as part of a campaign by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il to tighten ideological control as he groomed his youngest son as eventual successor. 2011 week 6 can be connected. February 2011 including 2011 week 6 1 February 2011 North and South Korea agree to hold working-level military talks on 8 February, their first since the attack on Yeonpyeong Island in November last year. 2 February 2011 South Korea ordered the culling of three million animals to control foot and mouth disease. (Yonhap) 2011 week 7 7 February 2011 Thirty-one North Koreans arrived in South Korea after crossing the Yellow Sea by boat. 8 February 2011 Officials from North Korea and South Korea met in Panmunjom for military-level talks. 9 February 2011 Korean talks: South Korea agreed in principle to resume discussions with North Korea on humanitarian issues including reuniting families separated by the Korean War. Military talks ended without agreement as North Korea refuses to apologise for the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong. 2011 week 8, 2011 week 9, and 2011 week 10 can be connected. March 2011 including 2011 week 10, 2011 week 11, 2011 week 12, 2011 week 13, and 2011 week 14 can be connected. The second quarter 2011 including April 2011 and May 2011 can be connected. June 2011 including 2011 week 23, 2011 week 24, 2011 week 25, 2011 week 26, and 2011 week 27 can be connected. The third quarter 2011 can be connected. July 2011 including 2011 week 27 and 2011 week 28 can be connected. The future of South Korea with its city of Seoul including the early future, middle future, and far future is obscure. Other Sociology It is connected to various peoples of the world including other nations, such as Afghanistan, Uganda, Nepal, Peru, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia Venezuela, Malaysia, North Korea, Ghana. It belongs to Asiatic peoples including Algeria. It specifically belongs to Oriental peoples such as those of Japan. China is a near neighbor and is closely connected. There are connections with Southeast Asian peoples including those of Burma. Peoples of the Southeast Asian mainland including Thailand can be connected. Vietnam can be connected. Peoples of the Southeast Asian Archipelageoes such as those of the Philippines can be connected. Indonesia can be connected. There are connections with South Asian peoples such as those of Bangladesh. India can be connected. Pakistan can be connected. Middle Eastern peoples including those of Morocco can be connected. Egypt can be connected. Turkey can be connected. Persian peoples including those of Iran can be connected. It has connections with Western Civilization including nations such as Canada. Anglic peoples including the United Kingdom can be connected. Anglo-American peoples including those of the United States can be connected. Northeast European peoples including Poland have some connection. Russia can be connected. Ukraine can be connected. Latin peoples including Spain can be connected. French peoples such as those of France can be connected. Lusitanic peoples including those of Brazil can be connected. Hispanic peoples such as those of Argentina can be connected. Hispanic Mexican American peoples such as those of Mexico can be connected. Hispanic Colombian American peoples such as those of Colombia can be connected. Italic peoples such as those of Italy can be connected. Germanic peoples including those of Germany can be connected. It has some connections with with African peoples such as those of Kenya. East African peoples such as those of Tanzania can be connected. Northern East African peoples such as those of Ethiopia can be connected. Interior East African peoples such as those of Sudan can be connected. West African peoples such as those of Nigeria can be connected. Central African peoples such as those of Congo DR can be connected. Southern African peoples such as those of South Africa can be connected. American Indian peoples such as are found in Canada seem to be weakly connected. North American Indian peoples of the United States can be considered. Middle American Indian peoples of Mexico can be considered. Southwestern American Indian peoples such as those of the southwest United States can be connected. South American Indian peoples of nations such as Argentina can be considered. Andean peoples such as those of Colombia can be connected. Amazonian peoples such as those of Brazil can be connected. Major cities and other communities so far include: Seoul Social structure and change Social change including social change factors can be considered.Particular changes and movements including the agricultural revolution and agrarian revolution can be connected. The industrial revolution including the early industrial revolution, middle industrial revolution, and late industrial revolution can be connected. Social change processes including innovation, transmission, adaptation, and extinction can be connected.Social types including hunting and gathering societies, horticultural societies, agrarian societies, and industrial societies can be connected. Social structure including community and regional structure, class structure, institutional structure, cultural structure, anthropological structure can be connected. Institutions Religion including beliefs, practice, and organization will also be significant. Of the particular religions, Asiatic religion is predominent, with some secularism and perhaps some traces of pagan religion. Abrahamic religion including Islam and Judaism can be connected. Christianity including Catholicism, Protestantism, Orthodoxy, and Mormonism can be connected. Government including law, government activities, and government structure will be useful. Particular governments including international government, national government, and local government can be considered. Economics including economic systems, industry, and economic activity can be connected. Education including schools, educational organization, cultural institutions, research, and teaching can be connected. Families including particular families, kinship, parenting, and marriage can be connected. Culture Behavioral culture including cultural events, recreation and entertainment, occupations, and customs can be connected. Conceptual culture including philosophy, applied science, mathematics, literature, graphic arts, and language can be connected. Material culture including miscellaneous artifacts, communication technology, transportation technology, clothing and dress, foodstuffs, bulding technology, and industrial technology can be connected. Anthropology including social foundations will also be useful. Particular groups can be connected. Human geography principally makes use of Asian geography. Human ecology including the effects of people on the environment, relations with other life, and the effects of the environment on people can be connected. Physical anthropology including human dispersion, racial variation, and human origins can be connected. Demography including population change, population size and structure, deaths, migration, and births can be connected. Connections with personal studies including the human body, psychology, and biography may not be available for a while yet. More information on applications and connections with science will be included as the site develops. Physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth science, and biology will be useful.

South Korea is one of the 25 most populous countries in the world.

History

Its prehistory is rather poorly known. There may be evidence of human habitation in early prehistory. It was probably resettled by modern humans in middle prehistory. I do not yet have details of the period beginning 50,000 years ago, the period beginning 40,000 years ago, the period beginning 30,000 years ago, or the period beginning 20,000 years ago. There is some evidence of pottery in late prehistory. I do not yet have details of the early 8th millennium BC, the late 8th millennium BC, the early 7th millennium BC, the late 7th millennium BC, the early 6th millennium BC, or the lage 6th millennium BC.

Antiquity

The 5th Millennium BC including the early 5th millennium BC, the early mid 5th millennium BC, the mid 5th millennium BC, the late mid 5th millennium BC, and the late 5th millennium BC can be connected. The 4th Millennium BC including the early 4th millennium BC, the early mid 4th millennium BC, the mid 4th millennium BC, the late mid 4th millennium BC, and the late 4th millennium BC can be connected. I have no details of the 3rd Millennium BC including the early 3rd millennium BC, the early mid 3rd millennium BC, the mid 3rd millennium BC, the late mid 3rd millennium BC, or the late 3rd millennium BC. According to legend, in the 2nd Millennium BC the Gosojeon kingdom was present. Archeology has a transition of pottery types in the mid millennium. I do not yet have details of the early 2nd millennium BC or the early mid 2nd millennium BC. In about the mid 2nd millennium BC, there was a transition of pottery styles and the Bronze age is considered to have begun. I do not have details of the late mid 2nd millennium BC, or the late 2nd millennium BC. During the early 1st Millennium BC, bronze production began. I do not yet have details of the 10th century BC, the 9th century BC, the 8th century BC, the 7th century BC, or the 6th century BC.

Classical and medieval history

Little is known of Korea in the early classical period including the 5th century BC, the 4th century BC, the 3rd century BC, the 2nd century BC, or the 1st century BC. In the late classical period, it emerged from Chinese rule and about three independent kingdoms were present. Buddhism entered Korea about this time. I do not yet have details of the 1st century CE, 2nd century CE, 3rd century CE, 4th century CE, or 5th century CE. In the early medieval period, it seems to have remained independent of both China and Japan, but details are lacking. I have no information regarding the 6th century, 7th century, 8th century, 9th century or 10th century. Details are also lacking for the late medieval period, including the 11th century, 12th century, 13th century, 14th century, and 15th century.

Modern history

At present I lack detail for the 16th century including the early 16th century, early mid 16th century, mid 16th century, late-mid 16th century, and late 16th century. At present I lack detail for the 17th century, and have no informaiton on the growth of Seoul. I lack details for the early 17th century, early-mid 17th century, mid 17th century, late-mid 17th century, and late 17th century. I lack detail for the 18th century, including events of the early 18th century, early-mid 18th century, mid 18th century, late-mid 18th century, and late 18th century.

19th century

I have no events recorded for the early 19th century including the early 1800s, late 1800s, early 1810s, or late 1810s. The early mid 19th century including the earlrly 1820s, late 1820s, early 1830s, and late 1830s can be connected. I do not yet have details for the mid 19th century including the early 1840s, late 1840s, early 1850s, or late 1850s. In the late mid 19th century, the Japanese recognized Korea's independence from China, but forced an open-trade treaty on it. I do not yet have details of the early 1860s, late 1860s, early 1870s, or late 1870s. In the late 19th century, it entered into various free-trade treaties with western nations, though the Chinese and Japanese struggled for influence over it. I do not yet have details of the early 1880s, late 1880s, early 1890s, or late 1890s.

20th century

I lack details on the early 20th century including the early 1900s, late 1900s, early 1910s, or late 1910s. In the early-mid 20th century it was conquered by Japan. I do not yet have details of the early 1920s, late 1920s, early 1930s, or late 1930s. In the mid-20th century Korea was divided. In the early 1940s it was governed by Japan during the war. In the late 1940s, it becane independent with Japan's defeat, but in the early 1950s and late 1950s, the Korean war divided the country. The UN, principally with assistance from the US, successfully defended South Korea. In the late-mid 20th century it prospered economically. I do not yet have specifid details of the early 1960s, late 1960s, early 1970s, or late 1970s.

Late 20th century

In the early 1980s, under the Fifth Republic, there ware attempts at government reform. I do not yet have details of 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, or 1985. In the late 1980s, a more civilian government, the Sixth republic, followed the earlier military government. I do not yet have details of 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, or 1990. In the early 1990s, the first civilian president in 30 years was elected. I do not yet have details of 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, or 1995. In the late 1990s, the Asian financial crisis of 1997 occurred, but the government remained stable. I do not yet have many details of 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, or 2000

Early 21st century

The early 2000s including 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 can be considered.

Current events of the late 2000s can be considered. Events of 2006 and 2007, including the first quarter, second quarter, and third quarter down to July, August, and September can be considered. The fourth quarter including October, November and December can also be examined. Events of 2008 including the first quarter, second quarter, third quarter, and fourth quarter including October and November can be examined. Events of 2009 can be connected.

Events of 2010 can be connected. Events of the first quarter 2010 including January 2010, February 2010, and March 2010 can be connected. The second quarter 2010 can be connected. The third quarter 2010 can be connected.

The fourth quarter 2010 can be considered. Events of October 2010, and November 2010 can be examined. December 2010 and events of 2010 week 49, 2010 week 50, 2010 week 51, 2010 week 52, and 2010 week 53 can be considered.

The early 2010s can be connected. 2011 can be connected. The first quarter 2011 can be connected. January 2011 including 2011 week 1, 2011 week 2,

6 January 2011 South Korea dismissed an offer of unconditional talks by North Korea, saying the offer was part of a propaganda campaign.

7 January 2011 South Korea lowered its surveillance alert level against North Korea.

2011 week 3

12 January 2011 The South Korean Ministry for Reunification advised that it had reopened Red Cross communications with North Korea over the Panmunjom Border Area.

2011 week 4

20 January 2011 South Korea accepted North Korea's proposal of high-level military talks to discuss "pending issues".

21 January 2011 The South Korean navy directed an operation against Somali pirates who hijacked a South Korean ship, rescuing all 21 hostages, while eight pirates were killed and five were captured.

21 January 2011 South Korea sentenced a pastor to five years imprisonment for an unauthorised trip to North Korea and praising its regime.

2011 week 5

24 January 2011 South Korean media reported that two North Koreans had been executed in front of 500 spectators for handling propaganda leaflets floated across the border from South Korea, apparently as part of a campaign by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il to tighten ideological control as he groomed his youngest son as eventual successor.

2011 week 6 can be connected.

February 2011 including 2011 week 6

1 February 2011 North and South Korea agree to hold working-level military talks on 8 February, their first since the attack on Yeonpyeong Island in November last year.

2 February 2011 South Korea ordered the culling of three million animals to control foot and mouth disease. (Yonhap)

2011 week 7

7 February 2011 Thirty-one North Koreans arrived in South Korea after crossing the Yellow Sea by boat.

8 February 2011 Officials from North Korea and South Korea met in Panmunjom for military-level talks.

9 February 2011 Korean talks: South Korea agreed in principle to resume discussions with North Korea on humanitarian issues including reuniting families separated by the Korean War. Military talks ended without agreement as North Korea refuses to apologise for the Bombardment of Yeonpyeong.

2011 week 8, 2011 week 9, and 2011 week 10 can be connected. March 2011 including 2011 week 10, 2011 week 11, 2011 week 12, 2011 week 13, and 2011 week 14 can be connected.

The second quarter 2011 including April 2011 and May 2011 can be connected. June 2011 including 2011 week 23, 2011 week 24, 2011 week 25, 2011 week 26, and 2011 week 27 can be connected.

The third quarter 2011 can be connected. July 2011 including 2011 week 27 and 2011 week 28 can be connected.

The future of South Korea with its city of Seoul including the early future, middle future, and far future is obscure.

Other Sociology

It is connected to various peoples of the world including other nations, such as Afghanistan, Uganda, Nepal, Peru, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia Venezuela, Malaysia, North Korea, Ghana.

It belongs to Asiatic peoples including Algeria. It specifically belongs to Oriental peoples such as those of Japan. China is a near neighbor and is closely connected. There are connections with Southeast Asian peoples including those of Burma. Peoples of the Southeast Asian mainland including Thailand can be connected. Vietnam can be connected. Peoples of the Southeast Asian Archipelageoes such as those of the Philippines can be connected. Indonesia can be connected. There are connections with South Asian peoples such as those of Bangladesh. India can be connected. Pakistan can be connected. Middle Eastern peoples including those of Morocco can be connected. Egypt can be connected. Turkey can be connected. Persian peoples including those of Iran can be connected.

It has connections with Western Civilization including nations such as Canada. Anglic peoples including the United Kingdom can be connected. Anglo-American peoples including those of the United States can be connected. Northeast European peoples including Poland have some connection. Russia can be connected. Ukraine can be connected. Latin peoples including Spain can be connected. French peoples such as those of France can be connected. Lusitanic peoples including those of Brazil can be connected. Hispanic peoples such as those of Argentina can be connected. Hispanic Mexican American peoples such as those of Mexico can be connected. Hispanic Colombian American peoples such as those of Colombia can be connected. Italic peoples such as those of Italy can be connected. Germanic peoples including those of Germany can be connected.

It has some connections with with African peoples such as those of Kenya. East African peoples such as those of Tanzania can be connected. Northern East African peoples such as those of Ethiopia can be connected. Interior East African peoples such as those of Sudan can be connected. West African peoples such as those of Nigeria can be connected. Central African peoples such as those of Congo DR can be connected. Southern African peoples such as those of South Africa can be connected.

American Indian peoples such as are found in Canada seem to be weakly connected. North American Indian peoples of the United States can be considered. Middle American Indian peoples of Mexico can be considered. Southwestern American Indian peoples such as those of the southwest United States can be connected. South American Indian peoples of nations such as Argentina can be considered. Andean peoples such as those of Colombia can be connected. Amazonian peoples such as those of Brazil can be connected.

Major cities and other communities so far include:

Seoul

Social structure and change

Social change including social change factors can be considered.Particular changes and movements including the agricultural revolution and agrarian revolution can be connected. The industrial revolution including the early industrial revolution, middle industrial revolution, and late industrial revolution can be connected. Social change processes including innovation, transmission, adaptation, and extinction can be connected.Social types including hunting and gathering societies, horticultural societies, agrarian societies, and industrial societies can be connected. Social structure including community and regional structure, class structure, institutional structure, cultural structure, anthropological structure can be connected.

Institutions

Religion including beliefs, practice, and organization will also be significant. Of the particular religions, Asiatic religion is predominent, with some secularism and perhaps some traces of pagan religion. Abrahamic religion including Islam and Judaism can be connected. Christianity including Catholicism, Protestantism, Orthodoxy, and Mormonism can be connected.

Government including law, government activities, and government structure will be useful. Particular governments including international government, national government, and local government can be considered.

Economics including economic systems, industry, and economic activity can be connected. Education including schools, educational organization, cultural institutions, research, and teaching can be connected. Families including particular families, kinship, parenting, and marriage can be connected.

Culture

Behavioral culture including cultural events, recreation and entertainment, occupations, and customs can be connected. Conceptual culture including philosophy, applied science, mathematics, literature, graphic arts, and language can be connected. Material culture including miscellaneous artifacts, communication technology, transportation technology, clothing and dress, foodstuffs, bulding technology, and industrial technology can be connected.

Anthropology including social foundations will also be useful. Particular groups can be connected. Human geography principally makes use of Asian geography. Human ecology including the effects of people on the environment, relations with other life, and the effects of the environment on people can be connected. Physical anthropology including human dispersion, racial variation, and human origins can be connected. Demography including population change, population size and structure, deaths, migration, and births can be connected.

Connections with personal studies including the human body, psychology, and biography may not be available for a while yet.

More information on applications and connections with science will be included as the site develops. Physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth science, and biology will be useful.