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Name: CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea, South
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CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea… (2004)

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“CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea, South”, published in 2004, is a work by United States. Central Intelligence Agency. It explores elements such as South Korea, capita and import.

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea… (2004)

“ Since the early 1960s, South Korea has achieved an incredible record of growth and integration into the high-tech modern world economy. Four decades ago GDP per capita was comparable with levels in the poorer countries of Africa and Asia. Today its GDP per capita is 18 times North Korea's and equal to the lesser economies of the European Union. This success through the late 1980s was achieved by a system of close government/business ties, including directed credit, import restrictions, sponsorship of specific industries, and a strong labor effort. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea… (2004)

“ Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, a republic was set up in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula while a Communist-style government was installed in the north. During the Korean War (1950-1953) , US and other UN forces intervened to defend South Korea from North Korean attacks supported by the Chinese. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea… (2004)

“ The government promoted the import of raw materials and technology at the expense of consumer goods and encouraged savings and investment over consumption. The Asian financial crisis of 1997-99 exposed longstanding weaknesses in South Korea's development model, including high debt/equity ratios, massive foreign borrowing, and an undisciplined financial sector. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea… (2004)

“ Thereafter, South Korea achieved rapid economic growth with per capita income rising to roughly 18 times the level of North Korea. In 1987, South Korean voters elected ROH Tae-woo to the presidency, ending 26 years of military dictatorships. South Korea today is a fully functioning modern democracy. In June 2000, a historic first North-South summit took place between the South's President KIM Tae-chung and the North's leader KIM Jong Il. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea… (2004)

“ Independence: 15 August 1945 (from Japan) National holiday: Liberation Day, 15 August (1945) Constitution: 17 July 1948 Legal system: combines elements of continental European civil law systems, Anglo-American law, and Chinese classical thought Suffrage: 20 years of age; universal Executive branch: chief of state: President ROH Moo-hyun (since 25 February 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister LEE Hae-chan (since 25 May 2004) ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea… (2004)

“ Population growth rate: 0.62% (2004 est.) Birth rate: 12.33 births/1,000 population (2004 est.) Death rate: 6.13 deaths/1,000 population (2004 est.) Net migration rate: 0 migrant (s) /1,000 population (2004 est.) ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Korea… (2004)

“ Bahrain 1, China 1, Gibraltar 1, Honduras 1, Indonesia 1, Japan 3, Malaysia 1, Panama 1, Philippines 1, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1, United Kingdom 1, United States 1
by type: bulk 97, cargo 174, chemical tanker 61, combination bulk 10, container 60, liquefied gas 19, passenger 3, petroleum tanker 73, refrigerated cargo 20, roll on/roll off 7, short-sea/passenger 2, specialized tanker 6, vehicle carrier 3 Airports: 102 (2003 est.) ”

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