South Korea
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During the 1980s, South Korea became a major industrial power in Asia.
Supported by the United States, South Korea was created in 1948 after American and Soviet occupation zones established at the end of World War II had divided Korea into north and south.
During the Korean War, noncommunist South Korea, aided by forces of the United Nations, and communist North Korea, aided by Chinese forces, fought from 1950 to 1953.
Other Word Forms
- South Korean adjective
Example Sentences
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The lion’s share are in China, but the company also has 4,700 locations across Australia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
From Los Angeles Times
South Korea is "capable of taking primary responsibility" for the task, it adds.
From BBC
Yet another possibility to consider: The move could be the start of more coordinated action between the U.S. and Asian allies like Japan and South Korea.
From MarketWatch
Last year I recommended some shares in Japan and South Korea; both markets performed well.
From Barron's
Soldiers from countries ranging from South Korea to Jordan perished during combat.
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