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Historical findings have shown that the first settlers on the Korean Peninsular arrived here more than 700,000 years ago. However, a Korean legend says that it was Dangun, a mythical creature, which founded the first kingdom of Korea. The Three Kingdom Dynasty was one of the most important periods in Korean history. It began in 57 BC and ended in 676 AD and saw the struggle for rule between three rival kingdoms: Silla, Goguryeo and Baekje.

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They immediately banned the Korean language, changed Korean names to Japanese ones, forced farmers to give up farmlands and almost drove the people of Korea to destruction. This abuse of power came to an end when Korea was liberated from the Japanese, but this liberation also had consequences. North and south became divided in and saw South Korea holding their first elections and establishing a Korean Government in 1948.

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Today, South Korea is a booming nation that is proud of its past and honours its leaders and hero;es in festivals and celebrations. While they are proud of their tradition and heritage, the local people have also taken massive steps into becoming a highly regarded and respected country.

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