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KOREA

KOREA. Where is Korea?. North Korea’s Population: 23,818,753. South Korea’s Population: 48,607,000. A Brief History. People were living in Korea 700,000 years ago Kingdoms unified in 800s Many dynasties, empires, government styles Japan invaded in 1910, Korea belonged to Japan

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KOREA

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  1. KOREA

  2. Where is Korea? North Korea’s Population: 23,818,753 South Korea’s Population: 48,607,000

  3. A Brief History • People were living in Korea 700,000 years ago • Kingdoms unified in 800s • Many dynasties, empires, government styles • Japan invaded in 1910, Korea belonged to Japan • WWII, Japan lost the war, gave up Korea (1940) • Korea split into two countries, North (communist) and South (democratic) • 38th parallel • Korean war 1950-1953

  4. Food • Steamed rice • Soup • Kimchi • Fish/Meat • Side dishes • Spoons and Chopsticks

  5. Hanbok Traditional Outfits, not as popular anymore

  6. Hanok

  7. Hangeul • Korean Language • Created by Sejong the Great (1397-1450) • 14 Consonants and 10 vowels • “World’s most scientific writing system” • Used by North Korea, South Korea, and some other Asian languages

  8. HangukEumak • Music and Dance used for religious purposes • Akhakgwe-beom was written in 1493 • Ceremonial Music • Chinese Music • Native Songs Gayageum was considered a women’s instrument. It is over 2000 years old, and has 12 strings.

  9. Pungmul

  10. K-Pop Lee Hyo Li • Korean Popular Music • Songs, dances, special effects • Styles include R&B, hip-hop, electronica, “trot” • Jung Ji-Hoon “Rain” • 2004: Won MTV’s Asia Grand Slam, became famous throughout Asia • 2006: Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World” • Lately, he has been working as an actor TVXQ

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