kavitha_grade1 - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:19:20 PM

Korea is one of the oldest civilizations in the world dating back to 2333 BC

Korea is one of the oldest civilizations in the world dating back to 2333 BC

kavitha_grade1 - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:21:39 PM

South korea has 49 million people in it

South korea has 49 million people in it

kavitha_grade1 - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:23:11 PM

Korea was divided into North Korea and South Korea in 1945.

North Korea was controlled by Russia and South Korea by USA

kavitha_grade1 - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:24:52 PM

North korea and South Korea fought a war in 1950

And they are still in a state of war with each other and there is no communication between the two countries.

kavitha_grade1 - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:25:27 PM

98% of South Koreans can read and write and it is a very educated free country

98% of South Koreans can read and write and it is a very educated free country