Government & Economy
South Korea's government is a republic, run by a chief of state (President Lee Myung-bak). They have three branches of government similar to ours.
As an industrial nation, most of South Korea's economy relies on exports such as electronics, car manufacturing, agricultural goods, and fish.
Transportation & Communication
Cars aren't too commonly used as family transportation (i.e. to get to and from school/work, etc.), as they're more of an indicator of wealth. People commute more often via trains, buses, bikes, or walking.
South Korea's communications are based widely on the internet and cell phones.
Health
South Korean life expectancy is about 79 to 80 years old; the average for men is 75, and 82 for women. There is no widespread disease or famine, and the biggest health care issues the public faces are from pollution and genetic diseases.
Education
Their public school system offers free education for grades K through 12, the only major distinction made from the American school system being that their middle schools consist of grades 7, 8, and 9, and that high schools have only three grade levels. There are many colleges and universities in South Korea, as well as opportunities to study abroad.
