Area: 99,373 sq km
Population: 48 million
Capital City: Seoul (pop 10.3 million)
People: Korean
Language: Korean
Religion: 25% Christianity, 25% Buddhism,
Confucianism, Shamanism
Government: republic
Head of State: President Roh Moo-hyun
Head of Government: Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan
GDP: US$475 billion
GDP per capita: US$19,600
Annual Growth: 5%
Inflation: 4%
Major Industries: Shipbuilding, cars, machinery,
electronics, chemicals, textiles
Major Trading Partners: USA, Japan, China
