Korean History & Politics

How South Korea Slowly, Carefully, and Intentionally Built Its Way to the Top

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Writer: Areeba Shafeeq Editor: Arpita Jena Introduction Today, when people talk about South Korea, they often highlight its advanced technology, automobiles, K-pop entertainment industry, artificial intelligence, and global brands. However, what usually gets left behind is how fragile the country once used to be. In 1945, when South Korea finally gained freedom from Japanese rule, […]

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How a Revolutionary Movement Awakened National Identity

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Writer: Isha Chaudhary Editor: Arpita Jena The March 1st Independence Movement: How Korea’s Voice Challenged an Empire History often remembers wars, treaties, and rulers. Yet some of the most powerful revolutions rise without weapons. They rise through words, courage, and collective will. Picture Credit: WIKIPEDIA The March 1st Independence Movement (삼일운동, Samil Undong) of 1919

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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and its impact on the public

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Writer: Arpita Singh Editor: Arpita Jena APEC: Why It Matters to Students in India and the Asia-Pacific When we talk about major economic forums, our focus often turns to their top leaders, trade agreements, or big figures. But today, we’ll look at a platform APEC that isn’t just a club for leaders, but rather a

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Global  Pandemic: The IndioKorean Relation

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WRITER: DHAVAN AASHIKA PREMSINGH EDITOR: RITIN Public Health Collaboration India and South Korea exchanged critical data and best practices on pandemic management. On April 09, 2020, and October 21, 2020, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on the telephone with H.E. Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea. The two leaders discussed COVID-19, the

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The Walk to Freedom Continues: From 2nd Republic To 5th Republic

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WRITER: HARDESH NARANG EDITOR: PRACHI KANSHWAN credit- www.reddit.com Today, we will discuss the South Korean timeline during their second republic till the end of their fifth republic. We will be learning about the leaders, their ideology, the government system during that time, the struggles of society, the growth of the economy, and their rise and

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The Mugunghwa: South Korea’s Symbol of Strength

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WRITER : FAVOUR EMMANUEL EDITOR : SHIVRAJ PATEL South Korea’s national flower, the Mugunghwa (무궁화), gets another name: the “Rose of Sharon”. But it’s way more than just a pretty flower. The name Mugunghwa, comes from the word “mugung”, which Koreans use to express the idea of ‘eternity’ or ‘lots and lots of abundance”. If

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Korean Liberation Day: Remembering the Fight for Freedom

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WRITER : FAVOUR EMMANUEL EDITOR : SHIVRAJ PATEL Every August 15th, South Koreans come together to observe Gwangbokjeol (광복절), or Korean Liberation Day. This isn’t just another holiday; it’s a deeply meaningful day that recalls the end of 35 years of Japanese rule in 1945. Think of it as a national birthday, a time to

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First Step from Independence to Democracy: – The First Republics

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Writer: HARDESH NARANG Editor: SHIVRAJ PATEL South Korea established democracy in 1988 which marked the beginning of sixth republic of south Korea since its liberation from Japan in 1945. At that time, South Korea and North Korea were divided. South Korea alternated between aristocracy and liberal democracy. Today we will be discussing about the first republic of the south

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Forged in Discipline: Inside South Korea’s Rigorous Military Training System

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WRITER : PRAYASI PRADHAN EDITOR : SHIVRAJ PATEL South Korea is well known for its advanced technology and dynamic culture. However, behind this modern image, lies a deeply rooted national defence system i.e. compulsory military service which is for all men between the ages of 18-21 years. This system plays a crucial role in creating

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