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 The Korean Peninsula extends southward from the northeast part of the Asian continent between 33 and 43 North Latitude and 124 and 132 degree East Longitude. The standard meridian of the peninsula is 135, nine hours ahead of GMT. The Amnokkang and Tuman-gang Rivers border both China and Russia to the north, and Japan is just across the East Sea. Since 1945, as a by-product of the Cold-War, the peninsula has been divided at 38 North Latitude into the capitalist Republic of Korea, or south Korea, and the communist Democratic People's Republic of Korea, more commonly known as North Korea.
Koreans, like many other Asian people, are descendents of Mongolian Tungus stock. they differ from neighboring Japanese and Chinese, however, in that Koreans are a homogeneous ethics group with their own language, culture, and customs. Korean people are characterized by their generosity, warmth, and kindness, and are renowned as one of the hardest working people in the world.
The capital city is Seoul, which is the political, cultural, commerical, financial, and educational center of Korea. Seoul also offers many tourist attractions.
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