South Korea in 2007: scandals and summits

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The article discusses the economic growth, political democracy and various controversies and scandals faced by South Korea in 2007. The major issues discussed is the case of Shin Jeong's fake diploma, the Taliban kidnapping of Christian missionaries and South Koreans, and the Samsung bribery scandal revealing large conglomerates routinely bribing politicians and government bureaucrats.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Economic conditions, Market trend/market analysis, Scandals, Corruption, 2007 AD

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South Korea in 2006: Nuclear standoff, trade talks, and population trends

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North and South Korea continue to have a volatile relationship after North's purported nuclear test in October 2006. Free trade agreement talks with the United States dominated South Korean politics in 2006, while demographic trends in the rapid aging of the population, record low fertility rate and the increasing intermarriages were noteworthy.

United States, Government domestic functions, Foreign trade, International Affairs, International politics, North Korea, Nuclear Nonproliferation, International trade, International aspects, Energy policy, Military aspects, Military policy, Nuclear weapons, Nuclear testing, North Korean foreign relations

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South Korea in 2005: Economic dynamism, generational conflicts, and social transformations

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South Korea experienced steady economic growth and relative political stability in 2005. The surface calm, however, belies massive transformations in the economy, politics, and society.

Analysis, Economic aspects, Political aspects, Economic reform, Political systems

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