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arts in south and north korea

The calligraphy, music, painting, and pottery traditions in Korea are
commonly described by the use of organic forms, surface design,
and vibrant colors or sounds. The earliest examples of Korean art
date back to the Stone Age, around 3000 BC..
 beliefs and values in south and north korea
Korean values include obedience to family, hard work,
protection of the family, and proper decorum among family
members and is still important, even in the modern world. It is
important to wait to be introduced at social gatherings. Bowing is
a traditional way of greeting.
LANGUAGE IN SOUTH AND NORTH
KOREA
Korean (South Korean: 한국어 , hangugeo;
North Korean: 조선말 , chosŏnmal) is the native
language for about 80 million people, mostly of
Korean descent.[a][1] It is the official and national
language of both North Korea and South Korea
(geographically Korea), but over the past 74
years of political division (and the isolation of
North Korea), the two Koreas have developed
some noticeable vocabulary differences. Beyond
Korea, the language is a recognised minority
language in parts of China, namely Jilin
Province, and specifically Yanbian Prefecture
and Changbai County. It is also spoken in parts
of the Russian island of Sakhalin and parts of
Central Asia by the Koryo-saram.
Geography in South Korea
Geographically, South Korea is located on
the southern part of the Korean Peninsula
below the 38th parallel of latitude. It has
coastlines along the Sea of Japan and the
Yellow Sea. South Korea's topography
consists mainly of hills and mountains but
there are large coastal plains in the
western and southern parts of the country.
The highest point in South Korea is Halla-
san, an extinct volcano, which rises to
6,398 feet (1,950 m). It is located on
South Korea's Jeju Island, which is
located south of the mainland.
Geography in North Korea
North Korea is a land of
mountains and hills separated
by deep, narrow valleys.
Paektu-san, or "white head
mountain" in the Korean
language, is the country's
tallest mountain, reaching
9,003 feet (2,744 meters). It
sprouts off the volcanic Baekdu
Mountain, which sits near the
country’s border with China.
 Religion of north and south Korea

North Korea is officially an atheist state, but according to the

most recent estimates, some religions do exist. These are the
Korean religions of Shamanism, Chondoism, Christianity, and
Buddhism. Today, 52% of the South Korean population is atheist
or non-religious. The religious beliefs of the latter half of the
population are as follows: 18% believe in Protestantism, 16%
believe in Buddhism, 13% believe in Catholicism, and 1% believe
in other religions or cults.
 Law and politics in North Korea
The law of North Korea (officially called the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea) is a codified civil law system inherited from the
Japanese and influenced by the Soviet Union. It is governed by The
Socialist Constitution and operates within the political system of North
Korea.
North Korea's political system is built upon the principle of centralization.
While the North Korean constitution formally guarantees protection of
human rights, in practice there are severe limits on freedom of
expression, and the government closely supervises the lives of North
Korean citizens.
 Law and Politics in South Korea

The main two political parties in South Korea are the liberal
Democratic Party of Korea (lit. "Together Democratic Party", DPK)
and the conservative People Power Party (PPP), formerly the
United Future Party (UFP). The liberal camp and the conservative
camp are the dominant forces of South Korean politics at present.
Technology in South Korea
South Korea is also among the world’s most technologically advanced and
digitally connected countries; it has the third most broadband Internet users
among the OECD countries and is a global leader in electronics, digital
displays, semiconductor devices, and mobile phones.

Technology in North Korea

Within North Korea, access to digital technology is severely restricted, and
access to the global internet is almost entirely nonexistent. In 2020,
DataReportal ranked digital connection, and North Korea was ranked last
with 0% of its population connected to digital world.
Social
Organization in
South Korea
- When Korea was still a
preindustrial and agricultural
society, predominant forms of social
organization were family- and
kinship-centered institutions such
as lineages (minimum and
maximum) However, recent
industrialization, urbanization, and
massive migration have resulted in
movement away from lineage- and
neighborhood-based social
relations toward functionally based
relations.
Social Organization
in North Korea
- North Korea’s socialist economy
does not work. Most people live in
poverty. Millions are constantly
hungry. Government and party
officials, including members of the
several police and party
organizations that compile and
use this political information, bend
the rules to make life better for
themselves and their families.
Folklore in South Korea and North
Korea
There are many types of folklore in Korean culture,
including Imuldam ( 이물담 ), focused on supernatural
beings such as monsters, goblins and ghosts. The most
common beings are the Dokkaebi ( 도깨비 ), which are
considered Korean versions of goblins.
Korean folk religion, remains a part of the lives of
modern Koreans.