Republic of Korea (Apocalypse: 2012)

The Republic of Korea, also known as Korea is a sovereign state located in the Korean peninsula. The name "Korea" is derived from Goryeo, a dynasty that ruled in the Middle Ages. Its neighbors are Manchuria to the north and Japan to the east. It covers a total of 220750 square kilometers and has a population of 21 million. The capital is Daejeon, and the largest city is Incheon.

Archaeology indicates that the Korean Peninsula was occupied by the Lower Paleolithic period (2.6 Ma–300 Ka). Korean history begins with the founding of Gojoseon in 2333 BC by the legendary Dan-gun. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea under Silla 668 AD, Korea was ruled by the Goryeo Dynasty (918—1392) and Joseon Dynasty (1392—1910). It was annexed by Japan in 1910. At the end of World War II, Korea was divided into Soviet and U.S. zones of occupation. An election was held the U.S. zone in 1948 which led to the creation of the Republic of Korea. Although the United Nations passed a resolution declaring the Republic to be the only lawful government in Korea, the Soviets set up a rival government in the North. The Korean War began in 1950 when forces from the North invaded the South. The war lasted three years and involved the U.S., China, the Soviet Union, and many other nations. The border between the two nations remains the most heavily fortified in the world. In the decades that followed, the South Korean economy grew significantly and the country was transformed into a major economy. A civilian government replaced military rule in 1987.

South Korea is a presidential republic consisting of twenty-five administrative divisions and is a developed country with a very high standard of living in the post-apocalyptic world.