More Related Content
Similar to South korea (20)
South korea
- 1. South Korea Presented By :- Pawan Jangid Shrema Garg Shivam Gautam
- 2. Content • Introduction • History • Geographic Location • Population Statistic • Culture • Government • Infrastructure • Economy • Energy • Natural Resources • Doing Business • Foreign Relation • Trade with World • Trade with India • Challenge Question • Conclusion 2
- 3. Introduction • Name : Republic of Korea • Capital : Seoul • Official Language : Korean(written form- Hangeul ) • Currency : Korean won( 1US$=1,257.5 won{end of 2008}) • Major Cities : Pusan, Taegu, Inch’4n, Kwangju, and Taej4n. • Independence : 15 August 1945 • Republic Of Korea(constitution) : 17 July 1948 3Source : www.korea.net
- 4. History • Early History – Human habitation of the Korean Peninsula dates back 500,000 years. – Starting in about 1100 B.C., migration from China into the Korean Peninsula established the city of P’yngyang. 4
- 5. History Cont. • Three Kingdom – Goguryeo (37 B.C.- A.D. 668) – Baekje (18 B.C.-A.D. 660) – Silla (57 B.C.-A.D. 935) 5
- 6. History Cont. • Goryeo Dynasty& Joson Dynasty – Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) was founded by Wang Geon. – Restored geumsok hwalja (metal-movable type) from the Goryeo era. – Joseon Dynasty was established in 1392 by General Yi Seong-gye. – Under King Sejong’s guidance Korean alphabet, ‘Hangeul’ was created. 6
- 7. History Cont. • Japanese Occupation& Korean War – Japan forcibly annexed Korea and instituted colonial rule in 1910. – Japan’s official assimilation policy banned Korean-language education. – Independence Movement created strong bonds of patriotism among Koreans. 7
- 8. History Cont. • Post War South Korea – Country divided by ideological differences – U.S. forces occupied Southern part – Soviet union occupied Northern part – First general elections held – Division of Korea into North & South 8
- 9. Geography • Location • 37 00 N, 127 30 E • Northeastern Corner of Asian Continent • Area 98400 Sq. KM. • Border is shared with only Neighbor North Korea 9source : www.korea.net
- 10. Geography Cont. • In water closest point is Japan 196 KM. far. • Total Coastline Measures 2413 KM. • 65 % area is Forested, only 20 % is suitable for cultivation. • Hills and Mountains in East, Plain ground in West & North. • High Humidity in summers, Four Seasons in a Year. • Korea is traditionally known as Chosŏn (“Land of the Morning Calm”). 10 source: www.korea.net
- 11. Population Statistic • Population : 48.6 Million(2008). • Growth Rate : 0.31 % annually, by 2028 it will be zero percent. • Economically population 24.3 Million(2008). • 80% population live in Urban Areas. • Population Density is 498 persons per Sq. KM. • Emigrants : China (1.9 million),United States (1.5 million), other countries(1 Million) 11Source : Korea national statistical office
- 12. Population Statistic • Demography(2008) – Age Structure • 0-15 years-16.4% • 15-65 years-72.3% • 65 years & above-10.8% – Birth Rate : 8.93 Births/1000 Births – Death Rate : 5.94 Deaths/1000 Births – Infant Mortality Rate : 4.26 Death/1000 live Birth • Life Expectancy at Birth – Male : 76.1 years – Female : 82.7 years 12 source- Korea national statistical office
- 13. Culture 13 •South Korea has rich and diverse culture •Music •Films & Television •Dramas •Literature •Games •Technology •Academics •Journalism
- 14. Culture • Geert Hofstede’s Dimension 14 PDI IDV MAS UAI LTO 56.5 40 51 65 48 60 18 39 85 75 Chart Title WORLD AVERAGE SOUTH KOREA
- 15. DYNAMIC KOREA 15
- 16. Government • Democratic Government. • Head of State : President(Currently Lee Myung Bak) ( 5 Year term) • President Appoints Prime Minister(Currently Han Seung Soo) • National Assembly is Called KUK HOE. • National Assembly includes 299 members( 4 year term). • Voting age 19 years. 16 Source : www.korea.net
- 17. Government • Korean Government is divided in three Branches- – Executive Branch – Legislative Branch – Judicial Branch • Political Parties : Grand National Party, United Democratic Party, Liberal Forward Party, Democratic Labor Party 17 Source : www.korea.net
- 18. Economy • GDP(PPP) : 1.344 Trillion $(2008) • GDP per Capita(PPP) : $27600(2009 est.) • GNI Per Capita : 19231 $(2008) • GDP growth rate 2.2 % • Foreign Exchange Reserve 201.2 Billion$ • FDI : 11.7 Billion $(2008) • Export : 422 Billion$ • Imports : 435 Billion$ • Unemployment Rate : 3.2 % • Inflation rate : 2.4 % 18www.korea.net
- 19. Economy • GDP Composition – Services : 57.6% – Manufacturing :39.5% – Agriculture : 3% • Major industrial products – Semiconductors, automobiles, ships, consumer electronics, mobile telecommunication equipment, steel and chemicals • Labour Force(24.35 Million) – agriculture: 7.2% – industry: 25.1% – services: 67.7% (2007) 19www.korea.net
- 20. Energy • Electricity production:440 Billion KWh – Fossil fuels 60.4% – Hydro 1% – Nuclear 38% – Others 0.6% • Electricity consumption:385.1 Billion KWh • Natural gas consumption:37 Billion cu m • Oil consumption: 2.08 Million bbl/day • Oil production:20790 bbl/day 20korean energy ministry
- 21. Infrastructure • Airports : 113(2008) • Heliports : 535(2008) • Railways : 3381 km • Roads : 103029 km • Major ports – Inch'on, – P'ohang, – Busan, – Ulsan 21wikipedia
- 22. Communication • Internet Users : 34.9 Millions (74% of total Population) • No. 1 in Internet Users • Average speed 50 Mbps • Mobiles subscribers 43.5 Millions • Internet Hosts : 333,823 (2008) 22knowledge economy ministry
- 23. Natural Resources • South Korea has few natural resources • There are small deposits of- – Anthracite coal – Uranium – Tungsten – Iron ore – Lime stone – Graphite • South Korea has hydropower potential 23www.korea.net
- 24. 2010 2009 Ease of Doing Business 19 23 Starting a Business 53 133 Paying taxes 49 45 Closing a Business 12 12 Doing Business 24Source : World Bank • It takes 8 Procedures and 14 days to start a business in korea • only 14.7 % of per capita income is required for starting a business
- 25. Relation with North Korea • Historical background – World war II leads to division – Civil war(1950-53) • 16 Un countries with South Korea • China, Russia was with north Korea • In 1970 they started talks • July 4,1972 joint coordination committee announced • 1979 cold war of Russia takes tension between both • 1985, First reunion of separated Korean families • on July 7,1988, the establishment of the “Korean National Community Unification Formula” 25 www.korea.net
- 26. Relation with North Korea • In 1991 Both joined UN • Inter Korean summit in 1994 • 2000, The Koreas make a joint entry into the opening ceremony of the Olympics • 2003 Groundbreaking for Gaeseong Industrial Complex • 2007, Second inter-Korean Summit • 2007, Inter-Korean Gyeongeui and Donghae railway lines open (Freight service between Munsan and Bongdong begins) 26www.korea.net
- 27. Foreign Relation • August 1991 South Korea joined UN and is an active member since. • It maintains diplomatic relations with more than170 countries. • US and Korea are allied by 1954 Mutual defense treaty. • Ban Ki-moon former foreign minister is incumbent UN secretary general. 27www.korea.net
- 28. World organizations • Joined in 1989 28• Joined in1955 • Joined in1991• Joined in 1995• Joined in 1996 Source : www.korea.net
- 29. Trade with World • Imports – Merchandise • Ranked 10th in World • 2.7% share in World • 22% change over 2007 • Value : 435 Billion $ – Service • Ranked 10th in World • 2.7% Share in world • 12% Change over 2007 • Value : 93 Billion $ 29www.korea.net
- 30. Trade with World • Export – Merchandise • Ranked 12th in 2008 • 2.6 % share in world • Increase of 14 % from 2007 • Value : 422 Billion $ – Service • Ranked 15th in World • 2% Share in world • Increase of 20 % from 2007 • Value : 74 Billion $ 30www.korea.net
- 31. Trade With World • FTA – Chile, Singapore, the European Free Trade Association(EFTA), ASEAN, the U.S. and India -18 countries in all. • Import commodities – Machinery, electronics and electronic equipment, oil, steel, transport equipment, organic chemicals, plastics • Export commodities – Semiconductors, wireless telecommunications equipment, motor vehicles, computers, steel, ships, petrochemicals 31www.korea.net
- 32. Trade Partners • Export(2008) – China 25.5%, – US 10.9%, – Japan 6.4% • Import Partners(2008) – China 19.2%, – Japan 15.1%, – US 8.8%, – Saudi Arabia 6.1% 32www.korea.net
- 33. Relation with India • In 1973 formal establishment of relations • Trade agreements in 1974,76,85, etc. • 10 billion trade between Both countries in 2007 • Korea is fifth largest source of FDI in India • Tata Motors Purchased Korean Daewoo Motors Heavy vehicle unit • India’s export to south Korea is 4.62 Billion $ • India’s import from south Korea is 5.4 Billion $ 33wikipedia
- 34. Challenge Question • Developing Sectors in South Korea and India can benefit from them by collaborating ? 34
- 35. Sectors at strength • A free market economy which is 4th largest in Asia. • 11th largest exporter in the world. • Some strong sectors to collaborate with- – Automobiles. – Electronics. – Ship Building. – Iron and Steel Industry. 35www.korea.net
- 36. Automobile • South Korea is the 6th biggest manufacturer of automobiles. • While India is ranked 11th. • India-Korea already have collaborations in this sector. • Korean companies like Hyundai are already major players in India. • Hyundai has a plant in Chennai. 36www.korea.net
- 37. Electronics • Players like LG and Samsung are Korean companies in Indian market. • They are major players- LG leading with 15.3% share in Colour monitor market. • Their diverse range of products gives them an edge. • This collaboration has benefited India in Technological know-how. 37www.korea.net
- 38. Ship Building • South Korea is world leader in Ship building. • It has 50.6% of world production. • Hyundai heavy industries, Samsung heavy industry, Daewoo Shipbuilding are the big 3 of shipbuilding industry. • India has a lot to learn in terms of Ship building. 38www.korea.net
- 39. World Shipbuilding Production RANK Country 10000 GT Share(%) 1 South Korea 1240 50.6 2 China 840 34.4 3 Europe 140 5.7 4 Japan 90 3.7 5 Rest of World 140 5.6 Global Output 2450 100.0
- 40. Conclusion • South Korea is thus a country of diverse heritage and a bright future. • South Korea is one of the few developed countries in Asia. • Relations between South Korea and India are beneficial to both. 40
- 41. Thank you… 41
- 42. 42