Culture, what is culture? Researchers around the world have been trying to define culture for thousands of years. The dictionary definition of culture is “the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group.” It could also be said that technology, economics, government, and other information can distinguish one group of people from another. Cultures have developed very differently across the world since the birth of civilization. These unique differences are due to physical terrain, weather conditions, available resources, and even years of changes due to conflict. South Korea's unique history, physical terrain, conflicts, and military are just some of the other factors that have contributed to the country's development. Over time, ideas or feelings develop as a society when it faces different obstacles. Sometimes however, certain beliefs can also be imposed on a country during times of occupation or war. In the mid-20th century, a new Korea emerged after the Japanese invaded the country and formally took power in 1910 (Kimble, 1997). For 35 years, Japanese occupiers demanded that the small nation learn the Japanese language and forced an education system that caused Korean culture to eschew its own history. The country would finally have the opportunity to get back on its feet after the Korean War which began in 1950 and led to the current armistice between North and South Korea in 1953. After being constantly battered by the Japanese government and the communist regime, of North Korea which almost destroyed the character of the now recognized South Korea, the United States was able to end the Korean War. The South Korean army is now largely supplemented by American forces. This limits the capabilities of a modern army which relies heavily on a foreign army to defend its borders. Although considered a negative effect of the Korean War, it could also be said that South Korea had sixty years to develop its own economy and infrastructure without the threat of attack from another conqueror. South Korea chose to use a democratic system like that of the United States and Canada and other democratic countries. The South Korean Constitution establishes three branches of government; the judicial, executive, and legislative branches, this establishes a system of checks and balances so that no one branch can control the government too much or hold too much power, just like in the United States. The president of South Korea is elected for a five-year term and is not eligible for re-election after a single term. It is also “…a guarantee to prevent any individual from holding the reins of government for an extended period” (Korea.net, 2013). Election officials rely on a number of departments to help them craft laws. This democratic and free government allows the civilians of South Korea to benefit from many features of