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Korea is known as the ë°šand of the Morning Calm.? This expression comes from the beginning of the modern history of Korea. Koryo means ë°¾igh?and ë°¹lear.? This word symbolizes the clear blue sky of Korea. The beautiful nature of Korea is expressed through this ancient name. The beginning of Korean history started from 2333 B.C. The Korean peninsular adjoins China and Japan. Korea was conquered by Japan and divided into South and North Korea at the end of World War II. The Korean War caused devastating damage to Korea. However, it should be noticed that despite frequent foreign invasions, the Korean Peninsula has been under a single government while maintaining its political independence, culture and ethnic heritage.

Not that long ago, South Korea was one of Asia뭩 economic success stories ?one of the region뭩 hungry 뱓igers?looking around for new markets to conquer. Seoul, its capital, modernized in a very rapid amount of time to accommodate the needs of business travelers......

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