Have you ever heard of this country?

Look at the changes that have been made in merely 50 years.
A 750% GDP increase.
From one of the world's poorest countries to one of the world's top 10 economies.
The only country that changed from a "receiver" of international aid to a "giver" of aid.

As a sidenote,  Korea was the hosting country of the 2010 G20 conference
and some well-known Korean conglomerates include Samsung, LG, Hyundai, KIA, and many more.
I hope this changed the many misconceptions you may have about Korea.
Korea is no longer the country it was 50 years ago.