A WINDOW ON THE EAST
 

	"The Land of the Morning Calm", "the Light of the East", "the Country of Courtesy".
These are some of the names by which Korea has been known, the last reflecting how the Korean people respect elders and neighbors. Korea is second to none in arts and inventions. This country gave the world Han-gul, the scientific Korean alphabet...the oldest typeset book...the Kobukson, or first ironclad warship...Koryo celadon, and Choson porcelain.
Now Korea is also famed as host of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, where the world community witnessed the winding down of the Cold War, and as co-host of the 2002 World Cup as the 21st century opens, as the homeland of Taekwondo, and as a provider of steel, automobiles, and semiconductors to the world. Korea s distinctive four seasons delight the five senses. Its harmonious blend of Eastern and Western culture rewards every visit. Come and see for yourself.

CULTURE KOREA

NATURE KOREA