Key Facts
Key Facts about South Korea
| Official name | Republic of Korea |  |
| Capital City | Seoul | |
| Major Cities | Inch'on, Taejon, Teagu, Pusan, Kwangju, Ulsan, Daejon | |
| Area | 38,131 sq. miles (98,759sq.km) | |
| Climate | Continental, tempered by maritime influences | |
| Population | 49 million | |
| Ethnic makeup | 100% Korean | |
| Government | Democracy, with executive president with unicameral legislature (National Assembly) | |
| Currency | Korean won | |
| Language | Korean. People who attended school before August 1945 will have learnt Japanese. | |
| Religion | Buddhism, Shamanism, and Confucianism. Since the eighteenth century, Christianity has grown, and over a quarter of the population is now Christian. | |
| Media | Thriving press, radio, and TV. Widespread use of computers, the internet, and cell phones. There are three English-language dailies: Korean Herald, Korean Times, and the Joongang Ilbo supplement to the International Herald Tribune. | |
| Electricity | 220v, although some 110v outlets may still be found. US-style plugs are the norm. | |
| Time | GMT + 8 | |
Korea's Public Holidays
As well as official paid vacation, our instructors will also have official public holidays off work. They are as follows:
| January 1st | New Year's Day |
| Late January-late February | Lunar New Year |
| March 1st | Independence Movement Day |
| April 5th | Arbor Day |
| 8th day of 4th lunar month | Buddha's birthday |
| June 6th | Memorial Day |
| July 17th | Constitution Day |
| August 15 | Liberation Day |
| 15th day of 8th lunar month | Chusok |
| October 3rd | National Foundation Day |
| December 25th | Christmas Day |
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