South Korea

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This paper looks at South Korea (official name: Republic of Korea) which was established in 1948 when the Korean peninsula was partitioned.
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General Background
Economy
Current State of the Economy

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"The political history of the country has been mixed since its formation in 1948. For the first 12 years of its existence, it was ruled by the authoritarian government of Syngman Rhee. After a brief nine month's interlude of liberalism under Prime Minister Chang Myon that followed the student upheavals of April 1960, the military seized political power in a coup in May 1961. A 27-year rule by two military strongmen ensued under a tight and effective presidential system. During this period calls for restoration of democracy were ruthlessly suppressed and human rights took a back seat. "

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