Location | Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Sea of
Japan and the Yellow Sea |
Area | 98,480 sq km |
Population | 48 Mio. |
Languages | Korean, English widely taught in junior high and high school |
National holidays | January 1: New Year’s Day
March 1: the anniversary of the Independence Movement of March 1st, 1919
April 8 (Lunar) --> the Buddha´s Birthday
May 5: Children's Day
June 6: Memorial Day
August 15: Independence Day
August 15 (Lunar): Havest festival
October 3: the National Foundation Day
December 25: Christmas |
More information | www.knto.or.kr |
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