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Table of Contents Geography

Korea is a peninsula, a land mass with water on three sides. The


Yellow Sea is to the west of the Korean peninsula, the Sea of Japan/ East
Geography…………………………………………………. 3 Sea is to the east of the Korean peninsula and the South Sea is to the
south. It is separated into two countries: North Korea, or the
Map of Korea……………………………………………... 3
Korea: The Land Climate…………………………………………………….. 4
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and South Korea, or the
Republic of Korea.
Korea also has about 3,580 islands off the peninsula in the south
and west coasts. Over sev enty percent of Korea is covered in
Government……………………………………………….. 4
and Its People Provincial Map…………………………………………… 5
mountains. The highest mountain on the Korean peninsula is Baekdu
Mountain, which is 2,744 meters (9,003 feet) tall. The tallest mountain in
South Korea is Hallasan, which is 1,950 meters (6,398 feet) tall.
Korean History Timeline……………………………….. 6
People and Culture……………………………………… 8
Religion…………………………………………………… 8
Map of Korea
Festivals …………………………………………………. 8
Food and Drink …………………………………………. 8
Hanbok …………………………………………………… 10
Arts and Entertainment ……………………………….. 11
School …………………………………………………… 12
North Korea
Sports …………………………………………………… 12
Korean ………………………………………………….... 13
Ten Interesting Facts about Korea ………………….. 14
Korea Review ……………………………………………15
Korea Word Search …………………………………….18 South Korea

Korea Crossword…………………………………………19
Korea Review: History Section……………………...…21
Korean History Crossword……………………………...22

Name _________________________

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Climate Provincial Map Korean History Timeline


South Korea has four seasons, winter, spring, summer and fall. W inters tend to be cold
and dry and last from Nov ember to March. Autumn tends to be warm and sunny and lasts Gyeonggi-Do Time Period Major Ev ents
between September and Nov ember. Spring is April to May and like the neighboring country of
500,000+ Prehistory Early ev idence of man appears.
Japan, it has cherry blossoms that bloom during this time. Summer lasts from June to September Seoul
and it is typically hot and humid. Rainy season also occurs during this time. The island of Jejudo
years ago
generally has more mild temperatures than the mainland. 2333 BC Ko-Joseon The first kingdom was formed by Dangun.
Gangwon-Do
2333BC is the year in which Koreans recognize
I ncheon as their nation’s birth.
Pre-Three Kingdoms
Chungcheong Bukdo
Period
37BC-668 Goguryeo Kingdom Goguryeo kingdom is established by Jumong in 37BC.
Chungcheong Namdo 18BC-660 Baekje Kingdom Baekje is established by Onjo in 18BC
57BC-935 Shilla Kingdom Shilla is established by Bak Hyeokgeose in 57BC.
Gyeongsang- Bukdo 42-562 Gaya Federation Gaya is established by Suro in 42.
Winter Spring 57BC-668 Three Kingdoms The three separate kingdoms occupying the
Daejeon Period present day Korean peninsula were:
Goguryeo, Baekje and Shilla.
Daegu Goguryeo occupied the largest part of the
Jeolla- Bukdo Korean peninsula, including all of what is now
North Korea, and the northern half of South
Korea. Baekje was the second largest
Ulsan
Summer Fall occupying the south west area of the Korean
Gwangju
peninsula. Shilla was the smallest of the three
Government kingdoms, occupying the lower southeast of
South Korea’s political system is a Republic. It has a president who is elected to a single 5- Busan the peninsula. For a time, the federation of
year term and the gov ernment is div ided into the executive, judicial and legislative branches. Gaya was located in between Baekje and
South Korea has a constitution that came into effect on July 17, 1948. Jeollanam Do Shilla, but later it was annexed by Shilla. Arts,
architecture and literature developed during
South Korea is separated in to nine provinces and seven metropolitan cities. Each this period. Chinese strongly influenced these
prov ince has its own capital. The nine provinces are: Jeolla-namdo, Gyeongsan-namdo, Jeolla- areas, but Koreans made them their own.
bukto, Gyeongsang-bukto, Chungcheong-bukto, Chungcheong-mando, Kangwon-do, Kyonggi- Gyeongsang Namdo
During this period, Korea exported its cultural
do, and Jeju-jo. The sev en metropolitan cities are: Inchon-gwangyosi (Inchon), Busan- influence to Japan. Korean architects from
gwangyosi (Busan), Kwangju- gwangyosi (Kwangju), Daegu- gwangyosi (Taegu), Seoul- the Baekje kingdom aided in the construction
gwangyosi (Seoul), Ulsan- gwangyosi (Ulsan), and Daejon- gwangyosi (Taejon). The capital of Jejudo of Buddhist temples in Japan in the 6th century.
South Korea is Seoul.
676-935 Unified Shilla Period The Kingdom, with the help of Tang Dynasty,
China, was able to defeat Baekje and
Goguryeo and unify Korea for the first time.
918-1392 Koryo Dynasty An aristocratic gov ernment was established.
Buddhism was established as the state rel igion.
Koryo is where the name “Korea” came from.
1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty Confucianism was adopted as the state
ideology. Hangul was created in 1443.
Hanyang (now known as Seoul) was
South Korea is known as “the land of the morning calm.” The South Korean flag, called Taegeukgi has a established as the dynasty’s capital city in
red and blue “ying yang” symbol in the middle and four black designs represent the four natural elements. 1394. Japan inv aded Korea in 1592.
The national flower of South Korea is the hibiscus. Japanese invasion of Korea in 1910 marked
the end of this dynasty.
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1910-1945 Modern Era Japan annexed and occupied Korea in 1910. People and Culture
During this time, Japan forced Koreans to learn There are about 50.95 million people who live in South Korea. Around 10.2 million people
only Japanese in public schools and the liv e in the South Korea’s capital, Seoul. The ethnic make-up of South Korea is almost completely
teaching of Korean history was banned. homogenous, except for 1-2% of the population which are either Chinese residents or other
foreigners who are liv ing in Korea for a short time.
In 1945, Korea was liberated from Japanese Even though North Korea and South Korea were div ided in 1945, they still share the same
rule and in an agreement between the USSR traditional culture. Since 1945, contemporary culture and society differs greatly between the
and the USA, the country was div ided along North and the South.
the 38th parallel. Pajeon Bulgogi Samgyeopsal
A savory pancake usually filled Grilled beef in a sweet Grilled pork belly.
1948-1961 The first Republ ic of Korea was formed Religion
with spring onion, pork and marinade of soy sauce, sugar,
between 1948 to 1960. A second Republic of Most South Koreans do not claim to be religious; however Christianity (about 30% of the seafood. garlic and sesame. It is usually
Korea was formed between 1960-1961. population) and Buddhism (about 23% of the population) are the two most popular religions rolled up in a lettuce leaf and
1948 Troops from the USSR and America withdraw among those who practice. While Korean culture is known to be strongly influenced by eaten.
from the Korean peninsula. Confucianism, only one percent of all Koreans practice it.
1950 On June 25, 1950, North Korea inv aded South
Korea, which marked the beginning of the Festivals
Korea war. Two years later, there was a truce Most festivals and celebrations are based on the lunar calendar. The two most important
between North Korea and South Korea and festiv als for Koreans are Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiv ing). During
the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) was erected. these holidays, people dress in hanbok and eat special foods. Many people v isit relatives.
1961-1979 Mil itary rule was established between 1961 and Children play traditional Korean games.
1963. A third republic was formed between
Mul Naeng Myun Kimbap Samgetang
1963-1972. A fourth republic was formed
Ice cold buckwheat noodles A dish similar to Japanese Whole chicken with ginseng
between 1972 and 1979. Park Chung-Hee seasoned with kimchi juice and sushi. It is larger and stuffed and other vegetables, stuffed
created a military dictatorship in South Korea vinegar, topped with with various v egetables and with rice and boiled.
between 1961-1979. cucumber, Asian pear and meats.
1979-1987 Park Chung-Hee was assassinated. Fifth egg.
Republic of Korea is formed.
1987 The sixth Republic of Korea is formed with a
democratic vote for its first president, Roh Tae-
woo in 1988.
1988 Seoul hosts the Summer Olympic Games. Children playing traditional games during the Korean Lunar New Children giv ing thanks to t heir ancestors during Chuseok.
Year.

Food and Drink


In general, Korean food tends to be spicy. Many dishes use garlic and hot red peppers to Kimchi Patpingsu Hottoek
season food. One of the most famous Korean foods is kimchi, spicy pickled vegetables. The Spicy pickles fermented with A summer dessert made with Street vendors usually sell these
most common types of kimchi are made from Chinese cabbage, daikon radish and cucumber. garlic and red peppers, usually shaved ice, fruit, condensed brown sugar, honey and
Rice is a staple in Korea and is eaten at almost every meal. Nowadays, rice is being made from cabbage, daikon fruit and sweet red beans. peanut stuffed pancakes.
radish or cucumber. They are the perfect fall or
substituted for bread.
winter treat.
Traditional Korean breakfasts do not look that different from lunch or dinner. Typically,
breakfast will come with bachan (several side dishes), rice, soup and meat. Many families enjoy
western style breakfasts which consist of bread, fruit and milk.
Sujeong Gwa is a popular sweet cinnamon, ginger and persimmon drink that is serv ed for
Unlike the Chinese and Japanese, who generally only use chopsticks to eat traditional
dessert. Hwachae is a general name for various fruit drinks. Green tea and barley teas are also
meals, Koreans use both chopsticks and a long spoon, both usually made from metal. The spoon
common.
is used to eat soups and rice.

The last royal family of Korea.

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Hanbok Arts and Entertainment School


Hanbok is the national clothing of Korea. Men’s hanbok consists of pants, paji, and a The school year usually starts in March and ends in February, but sometimes, it can start in
jacket-shirt, jeogori. Women’s handbook consists of a skirt, chi’ma, and a jacket-blouse, jeogori. Many of Korea’s arts came from China. Koreans took what they learned from China and April and end in March, depending on the school. Students typically go to school from 8:20AM or
Hanbok are worn for semi-formal and formal occasions such as holidays like Lunar New Year, made their own style. Koreans created paintings, ceramics and metalwork using their own tastes, 9:00AM to 3:00PM or 4:00PM on the weekdays and 8:20AM to 12:00PM two Saturdays per month.
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiv ing) and weddings. making these artworks their own. Upper elementary students typically have classes until 3:00PM while lower elementary students will
go home the period after lunch. There are about 225 days in a typical school year.
Students typically learn Korean, math, science, social studies, history, physical education,
music, art, and English. After school, students participate in a number of activ ities, including art,
Jeogori
sports, traditional dance and other clubs and activ ities.
Jeogori

School Grade Age*


Kindergarten K 4
5
6
Elementary 1 7
Chima School 2 8
Paji 3 9
Korea has a variety of folk dances and folk music that is still performed today for special
4 10
occasions or cultural performances. Buchaechum is a well-known
5 11
modernized traditional Korean dance which was influenced by 6 12
performances for the Royal Court of the Joseon Dynasty and Junior High 7 13
religious dances. In this performance, dancers use peony-painted School 8 14
fans to represent butterflies, birds, flowers and waves. This dance is 9 15
performed by women who wear brightly colored costumes. High 10 16
Buchaechum is performed during celebrations. School 11 17
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Long ago, Korea used to have female entertainers similar to
Japanese geisha, called gisaeng. They were members of the slave class *Koreans usually start counting their age from the day of their birth, so a newborn child
Recently, hanbok for everyday wear has become would be one year old.
who were owned by the Korean gov ernment. Young girls became
popular among young people. Now, jeogori, chima and
gisaeng by being born into the profession or sold into it by families who
paji have been westernized and updated for everyday
were too poor to take care of them. They were trained in the arts such as
use. Some people even choose hanbok-inspired
singing, dancing, and playing instruments. They were literate and wrote Sports
designs for jackets and coats.
works such as poetry. Sports are an important part of Korean culture and society. Many Koreans start playing
In order to make traditional hanbok easier to wear,
sports in school and continue playing sports into their adult years in company or community sports
some hanbok come with zippers, instead of strings.
teams.
Soccer (football) is the most popular sport in Korea followed by baseball. Basketball and
ice hockey have recently begun gaining popularity. Golf is also v ery popular, but generally only
Despite how popular and common western clothing is,
played by people who are wealthy. There are many lakes and mountains, so fishing and hiking
many people prefer to get married in traditional clothing.
are common weekend activ ities for Koreans.
These long, elaborate robes are styled after the fashion of the
Traditional sports such as yeon nalligi (kite flying), ssireum (Korean wrestling similar to
Jeoson Dynasty royal court.
Japanese sumo, only played in a sandy ring), taekwondo, and hapkido are also played and
watched. Traditional sports such as taekwondo hav e gained popularity outside of Korea.
E-sports have become v ery popular in South Korea. StarCraft professional competition is
one of the largest kinds. Major companies pay for teams to play in these competitions and they
are often shown on television.
Koreans are strong international competitors and do well in international sports
competitions such as World Cup and the Summer and Winter Olympic games. In 2002, Korea
jointly hosted the World Cup with Japan and came in 4th place. In the 2012 Summer Olympics,
they got the bronze medal. Korea will host the Winter Olympics in 2018 in Pyeongchang.

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Korean Ten Interesting Facts about Korea Korea Review
Korea’s official language is Korean and almost 98% of all Koreans can read and write. Directions: Fill in the prov incial map of South Korea.
Korean used to be based on Chinese characters (hanja), but most people today cannot read 1. The three most popular surnames in Korea are Kim (21%), Lee/Yi (15%) and
Chinese characters. Koreans use hangeul (the Korean alphabet) to write. There are 24 Park/Pak (9%). Provincial Map
consonants and v owels in the Korean alphabet. To make words, each letter is written in blocks of 2. Writing a person’s name in red ink means they are either dead or about to
2-5 letters. die.
3. During the rule of South Korean dictator between 1963 to 1979, Park
Chung Hee, it was illegal for women to wear skirts 20 centimeters or less.
4. South Korea has a special holiday celebrating the creation of the Korean
Learn Korean alphabet.
Below are thirteen phrases and words for you to learn for fun. 5. Koreans have more plastic surgery than anyone else in the world. One in
English Korean (Hangul) Pronunciation five people have had work done.
Hello. 안녕하세요. annyeong hasaeyo 6. South Koreans love the taste of sweet potato and use it in everything
Good-bye. 안녕히가세요. annyeong higaseyo from chips to ice cream.
(If you are staying but 7. South Korea has some of the largest malls in the world and many of them
someone else is leaving.) are open until 4 AM.
Good-bye. 안녕히 계세요. annyeong higyeseyo 8. Koreans are very interested in blood types. Many believe different blood
(If someone else is staying but
you are leaving.)
types have special personality traits.
I am from America. 미국사람이에요. miguk saramiaeyo Blood Type Group Positive Traits Negative Traits
hanguk
A Farmers Creative, Secretive, shy,
Korea 한국 perfectionists, self-conscious,
Japan 일분 ilbun hardworking, unable to express
What is your name? 이름이뭐예요? ireumi mwo ye yo considerate of emotions, stubborn
others
My name is Eun Chan. 저는 은잔이예요. cheo neun eun chan iyeyo
B Nomads Enjoy life, Impatient, give up
I am a student. 저는학생이예요. cheo neun haksaeng iyeyo passionate, active, easily, shallow,
teacher 선생님 seonsaengnim creative, lazy, self-
singer kasu
optimistic, bright, centered,
가수 able to laugh at irresponsible
The food I really like is pizza. 내가 정말 좋아하는 naega jeongmal cho ha their mistakes
(My favorite food is pizza.) haneun eumshik eun pija AB Humanists Have a ‘can-do’ Shy, aloof,
음식은 피자 입니다 . ipnida attitude, strong indecisive, distant
It’s raining. 비가 와요. pi ga wa yo concentration, from others,
interested in many unpredictable,
things, highly moody,
intelligent, logical, untrustworthy
good with money
O Warriors Natural leaders, Arrogant, ruthless,
energetic, vein, insensitive,
optimistic, unhealthy
outgoing, friendly, preoccupation
speak their minds, with success
ambitious,
naturally athletic

9. The 14 th of every month is “Valentine’s Day” in Korea.


10. Fast food restaurants like McDonald’s will deliver to your home any time,
day or night.

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Complete the sentences True or False Korea Word Search


Directions: Use the information in the booklet to help you complete the sentences with the best Directions: Read the statement. Circle “t” if the statement is true or “f” if the statement is false. If
word or phrase. the statement is false, correct it on the line below.
P K K E U S O S QG S D Q Y GQQMA B N F X T E M B D D O
1. The official name of North Korea is ___________________________________________. 1. Ssireum is Korea’s most popular sport. T F H H Z U F J F W S I G E P X D S GAO U AD S U R H K L E I
2. The official name of South Korea is ___________________________________________. X OM F I Z S O U S Z A A CM T A V E M U B K H D I G F V N
F U I F R F Y UCA T E N Y K S R M K G I J P DM Z MR P I
3. Korea is a _____________________________, a land mass that is surrounded on three sides by water.
2. Koreans turn one year old from birth. T F Q B T N X H P Q S E T C N D Y W D R G Y MWQ B X B Z L A W
4. _________________________ is a dance using peony-painted fans. Dancers represent butterflies, J D A UG E M B I N K X O B S K X E K A DQA R N X V F J U
birds, flowers and waves. C V U X WO U G B G A V E I S Z H WO T E P P Q F J D P D X
3. Inchon, Seoul and Busan are all not prov inces of South Korea. T F X R L GM D A Z I E K I E QG V C U K Y C T X J M U O J V Z
5. Children typically go to school ____________ days a year.
MW I E D Z X U H T B U F X K O B N A H U R A S O C C E R V
6. South Korea hosted the __________ (year) Summer Olympic Games in ________________(city). M P A H G T X Y U S T OG T L U GW V I J Y V N I T X D E T
7. Koreans typically eat rice with a ______________________________. 4. Korea’s national costume is the kimono. T F
H C I Q D G U O F I I L C E T Z P L A OQ X Q R G A I E O N
G S D V P P L X GGM Y B Z A A A Y U P Y I Y T C T U V E R
8. ______________________ and _____________________ are two of the most important festivals of the
M S H D K D B V D A N MO H U T P CQ B MC C H R V R B G X
Korean lunar calendar. S R V S I F W L U N P P N X J B NWMA U D U C E D P M E Q
5. Most festivals and celebrations are based on the lunar calendar. T F
9. Long ago, Korean female entertainers called [geisha/gisaeng] trained in performing arts and E E H S X O H I X Q X I M L L E K F E P Y S V V I AC K CC
OV B K I X F J G I H CM I K F J WD K E W I G S P A R N S
wrote poetry.
UM J NGO F L S N R S VQ H X G Y K OAQ Z WAA U Y I T
10. There are [50.95/10.2/129] million people liv ing in South Korea. L OWDW I I Z E J N B B V Z T CQ K S N Z P I H R T O V R
Essay J X GC Y F S B X W R M P K F H H Z H W Y K O R D I K H OO
Does Korea sound like a country you would like to v isit? Why or why not? P L Q R E I D S E K K E E S Z X M K R X S F P N NQDWR P
What are these foods? S R J M Y E R Q L QQC R I F P E N I N S U L A C E OM P S
Directions: Identify the following four Korean foods.
K O R E A N E Y G Z F Y N T Y S DD X I Q V I T F K Z M I E
G Z T Y T W T T S GC J NMH Y M K W Y L T DON T B C B N
F W N Q Y U F C U Y WWQ O A V J E E E S T F K U E U Z A Y
L T O X Q J T U E A H R U A Z Y Z T L I MAGO Z NQA X Z
T R N Z K DO R T B S R W Z X Z WM R Q U N S J N L QC G V
MA Q V E OWO L I M K S L Y Z P H Y W J H J R S W T X Z Y
P N I Z C V E F X D V S U H O I C T P L F A DO J U P P K B
B U C H A E C H UM A N QW B M T B B Y AWA D J I DM E E
P L F J W Z D R V A Z J P G T M S A X R U K M Z U L HOWR

BUCHAECHUM BUDDHISM BULGOGI CHRISTIANITY CHUSEOK


ESPORTS GISAENG HANBOK HIBISCUS KIMBAP
KIMCHI KOREAN LUNAR OLYMPICS PENINSULA
PROVINCE SAMGAETANG SEOUL SOCCER TAEGUKGI

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Korea Crossword Hints Korea Review: History Section
1. The first sign of man appears in Korea ________________ years ago.
Baekdu buchaechum China Christianity hanbok
a. 1 million b. 500,000 c. 250,000
hangeul hibiscus Kim kimchi March
morning North Korea peninsula provinces Seoul
seven soccer spoon Summer Olympic taegeukgi 2. The Three Kingdoms were:
Games

3. Korea was founded in the year ___________.


a. 2333BC b. 3233BC c. 32

4. Korea was divided along the 38th parallel by ______________ and ______________.
a. Russia /the USA b. China / the USA c. the USSR / the USA

5. Buddhism was introduced to Korea during the ____________________ Dynasty.


a. Shilla b. Koryo c. Joseon

6. In 1910, _________________ annexed Korea.


a. China b. the USA c. Japan

7. The name of the dictator who ruled South Korea from 1961-1979 was _______________.
a. Bak Hyeokgeose b. Roh Tae-woo c. Park Chung-Hee

8. Write the dates of each Republic of Korea


First Republic of Korea
Second Republic of Korea
Across Down Third Republic of Korea
1. About 21% of all Koreas hav e this family 2. School in Korea usually starts during this
Fourth Republic of Korea
name. month.
5. The most popular religion in South Korea. 3. A famous Korean dish using garlic, red Fifth Republic of Korea
8. Koreans use a ____________ to eat rice. peppers and cabbage. Sixth Republic of Korea
9. The capital of South Korea. 4. The name of Korea’s national flower is the
13. This country’s official name is the ___________ or The Rose of Sharon. 9. North Korea invaded South Korea on ____________________.
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 6. This ev ent was held from September 17, a. June 25, 1950 b. August 25, 1950 c. July 25, 1950
18. The name of South Korea’s flag. 1988- October 2, 1988.
19. A traditional Korean dance using peony- 7. South Korea does not hav e states. 10. In 1443, _______________________________________________.
painted fans. Dancers represent butterflies, Instead, it has nine __________. a. Shilla unified Korea. b. hangul was created. c. Confucianism was established.
birds, flowers and waves. 10. Korea’s nickname is “Land of the
20. A land mass with water on three sides. ______________ calm.”
11. The name of Korea’s alphabet.
12. Most Korean children start elementary
school at this age.
15. Many of Korea’s arts came from this
country.
16. The name of the tallest mountain on the
Korean peninsula.
17. The national costume of Korea.

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Korean History Crossword


Hint
annexed Baekje Confucianism Dangun dictatorship Gaya
Goguryeo Hanyang Japan Joseon Koryo military
north parallel Seoul Shilla six Tang

Across Down
3. The first kingdom was formed by ____ in 1. During the Three Kingdoms Period, Korea
2333BC. exported a lot of its cultural influence to
5. The ____ kingdom was established by Onjo ______.
in 18BC. 2. Shilla defeated Baekje and Goguryeo with
7. Park Chung-Hee created a military _______ the help of _____ Dynasty China.
in South Korea between 1961-1979. 4. Japan ______ Korea in 1910.
11. This is where the name “ Korea” comes 6. Hangul was invented during this dynasty.
from. 8. _______ was adopted as the state ideology
12. The ____ kingdom is established by during the Joseon Dynasty.
Jumong in 37BC. 9. In 1945, Korea was divided along the 38th
15. ______, the old name for Seoul, was ______.
established as the capital city in 1592. 10. The 1988 Summer Olympic Games was
16. ______ rule was established between 1961 held in this city.
and 1963. 13. ____ Korea started the Korean War on
18. The ______ kingdom is established by Bak June 25, 1950.
Hyeokgeose in 57BC. 14. The _______ Federation was established by
Suro in 42.
17. ______ Republics of Korea were
established between 1948 and 1987.
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