Life in Korea - Culture, language, food, sports, shopping, lodging, transportation, travel, customs, and history. Also has discussion board, e-cards, links to social organizations and clubs for expatriates. US Library of Congress - Country Study: South Korea - June 1990 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security. CIA - World Fact Book - South Korea - Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. Korea.net - Portal site run by governmental agency, Korea Information Service (KOIS). Web directory, news, and facts about the country. ZIP - Directory of Korean related sites. Korea Bridge - A guide including maps, events listings, jobs, and forums. Wikipedia - South Korea - Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the country's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture. US Department of State - South Korea - Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports. Encyclopedia of the Nations - Republic of Korea (ROK) - Provides information about the country's geography, people, government, economy and tourism. From Thomson Gale. NationMaster - South Korea - Profile includes information for various aspects of the country, with a special emphasis on statistics and rankings. Korea Studies Portal - Information gateway on Korea and Korean studies. BBC News - Country Profile: South Korea - Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.