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Korea (, a capitalist Liberal Democracy , and North Korea , a totalitarian Communist Dictatorship . One of the world's oldest civilizations, Korea has a recorded history dating back approximately 3,000 years. For many centuries, Korea maintained a close relationship with the region's dominant power, China, while preserving its own distinct identity. In the 4th century, the adoption of the Chinese Writing System , Buddhism , and other aspects of culture had a profound effect on its society. Koreans later passed on these, as well as their own advances, to Japan helping that country make its first steps into civilization. After unification of the Three Kingdoms Of Korea in 676 A.D, Korea was ruled by a single government and maintained political and cultural independence until the Mongol Invasions of the 13th century. In 1905, however, Korea was Occupied By Japan and remained a colony until the end of World War II . American and Soviet troops then occupied the country and helped establish governments sympathetic to their respective ideologies, leading to its current division. Korea is often called the " Land Of The Morning Calm " for its serene sunrises and peaceful mornings. NAMES OF KOREA
tomb mural]] The common name "Korea" derives from the Goryeo period of Korean History , which in turn referred to the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo . It is now commonly used in English contexts by both South and North Korea. In the Korean Language , Korea as a whole is referred to as ''Hanguk'' () by South Korea and ''Chosŏn'' () by North Korea. ''See also Korean Romanization '' HISTORY
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