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Did you know?: South Korea's primary industries

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(Illustration by Hyemin Lee/Stripes Korea)

South Korea’s crops include rice, barley, and root crops, and agriculture is just about 2% of the nation’s GDP. South Korea’s primary industries are electronics, telecommunications, and steel.

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Don (money) (Illustration by Hyemin Lee/Stripes Korea)

Hyemin Lee is a writer based in Korea. Lee covers travel, food and culture stories for Stripes Korea. Follow her to learn about great destinations near and far on the Peninsula that you and your whole family will enjoy.

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