Facts about south Korea

 

1)is south Korea poor country?

One of the poorest countriesin the mid-20th century, South Koreahas experienced rapid economic growth since the KoreanWar ended and is now one of the wealthiest countriesin the world.

2) Population of South Korea?

The majority of South Koreans (56.1%, as of the 2015 national census) are irreligious. Christianityand Buddhismare the dominant confessions among those who affiliate with a formal religion. Protestantismrepresents (19.7%) of the total population, Korean Buddhism(15.5%), and Catholicism(7.9%).

3)why Christianity so big in Korea?

One of the most important factors leading to widespread acceptance of Christianityin Koreawas the identification that many Christiansforged with the cause of Koreannationalism during the Japanese occupation (1910–1945). During this period, Japan undertook a systematic campaign of cultural assimilation.

4)when did Christianity start in Korea?

1780s

Korean Christianity begangrowing from seeds planted by Catholic converts in the 1780s, who learned about Christianityin China during tribute missions to the court in Beijing and returned home with religious texts and startedmeeting secretly.

5)who is the God of korea?

Habaek (Korean: 하백; Hanja: 河伯) is the Goguryeo godof the Amnok River or, according to an alternative interpretation, the sun godHaebak (Korean: 해밝). According to legend, his daughter Yuhwa married Haemosu and gave birth to Jumong, the founder of Goguryeo.

6)what is the traditional religion of Korea?

The oldest indigenous religionof Korea is the Korean folk religion, which has been passed down from prehistory to the present. Buddhismwas introduced to Korea from Chinaduring the Three Kingdoms era in the 4th century, and the religion flourished until the Joseon Dynasty, when Confucianismbecame the state religion.

7)what is the age do Korean get married?

Eligibility and Prohibitions. Marriage in South Korea is currently restricted to unions between individuals of the opposite sex as same-sex marriages remain unrecognized. Males over 18 and females over 16 years oldmay marry with their parents' or guardians' consent.

8)Does marrying a Korean give citizenship of korea?

Naturalization isthe process by which a foreign national marriedto a Koreannational acquires Korean citizenship. Once marriedand on a F£²-1 (Joining Family) visa, the foreign national isgranted a period of sojourn between three to six months. ... Korea doesnot permit dual citizenship.

9)How do Korean get married?

You must be more than 20 years tobe eligible for marriagein South Korea. Men aged 18 and women aged 16 areallowed to get marriedwith their parents' or guardians' consent. The bride and the groom willrequire several documents from their home country to get marriedin South Korea.

10)can South Korean got to North Korea?

In principle, any person is allowed to travel to North Korea; only South Koreansand journalists are routinely denied, although there have been some exceptions for journalists. ... Visitors are not allowed to traveloutside designated tour areas without their Koreanguides.