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What began as a temporary expediency to effect the surrender of Japan in Korea at the end of World War II has become an enduring national division. The two Koreas have developed drastically different economic and political systems.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Driven by increasing worldwide demand, BorgWarner's majority-owned subsidiary, SeohanWarner Turbo Systems, opened a 52,000-square-foot (4,800-square-meter) facility on the BorgWarner Engine Group campus in Pyongtaek, Korea. The world- class facility includes office, production and warehousing space for a workforce expected to reach 130 within five years. In addition, the facility will house the first on-site engine and turbocharger testing cells for a turbocharger supplier in Korea. The test facilities will be commissioned later this year and fully operational early next year, further enhancing collaborative relationships with customers.
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Pacific Epoxy Co., Ltd. currently produces approximately 12,000 MT (26 MM lbs.) of converted epoxy resins (CER) per year at its existing epoxy resin production facility in Kumi, South Korea. "This investment demonstrates Dow's commitment to the epoxy industry in this region and throughout the world," says Phil Cook, business vice president, Dow Epoxy Products and Intermediates. "Pacific Epoxy has substantial experience and success working with local customers of epoxy resins. Through this acquisition, Dow is establishing a strategic position in a strong and fast-growing industry."
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Goryeo was founded in 918, replaced Silla as the ruling dynasty of Korea. ("Goryeo" is a short form of "Goguryeo" and the source of the English name "Korea.") The dynasty lasted until 1392. During this period laws were codified, and a civil service system was introduced. Buddhism flourished, and spread throughout the peninsula. The development of celadon industry flourished in 12th and 13th century. The publication of Tripitaka Koreana onto 80,000 wooden blocks and the invention of the world's first metal printing press in 13th century, attests to Goryeo's cultural achievements.
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Since the 1980s, orthodox psychoanalytic interests in Korea have diminished, in line with other parts of the world, in the wake of a rising interest in biologically based explanations of psychological disturbance. A lack of Korean training has meant that those interested in being trained have had to go abroad, where the differences in language and cultural understanding have traditionally (in the West) been viewed as resistance but which might become the wellspring for future developments in cultural psychoanalytic theory (Fisher, 1996).
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Taekwondo originated in Korea is now practiced around the world. It has received official sanction as an international sport event by being selected as a medal event in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Ch'ungju will host the word's biggest taekwondo festival. See Some of the most, impressive traditional traditional martial arts skills ever demonstrated.
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