Sunday, May 27, 2012 5:17 PM EDT
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea, is a state in East Asia, located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul. South Korea lies in a temperate climate region with a predominantly mountainous terrain. Its territory covers a total area of 100,032 square kilometers and has a population of over 50 million.
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More than 3.5m copies sold in first 24 hours. (May 24)
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A 45-year-old man known as Park first person to be chemically castrated in South Korea. (May 24)
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Pop superstar Lady Gaga is accused of insulting Thailand's image by saying that she wants to buy counterfeit goods in its capital, Bangkok. (May 24)
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Aviva plc <AV.L> is putting its South Korean and Sri Lankan businesses on the auction block, sources with knowledge of the matter said, adding to the insurer's list of Asia divisions it is selling as part of a global plan to raise money to protect against its euro zone exposure. (May 24)
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The latest Android version which is known as Android 4.0 or Android ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) is something that Android users have been waiting for a long time now ever since it was announced to the public. (May 23)
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The Philippines is getting ships and assistance from other countries as it faces off against China, but it's still a far cry from matching Beijing's military capabilities (May 23)
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Millions of people have pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S3; eagerly awaiting its release on May 29, but various reports suggest that the phone has already been released in Dubai. (May 23)
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Asian stock markets declined Wednesday as renewed concerns of Greece's probable exit from the euro zone dampened sentiment. (May 23)
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Microsoft is all set to deploy a re-engineered Windows system on its new Windows 8, which replaces the highly successful Windows 7. (May 22)
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Samsung Galaxy S3 enthusiasts in the U.S, who don't want to wait until the summer for the phone's release, can buy the unlocked international version of the phone from Amazon for $800. (May 22)
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