1. For SOUTH KOREA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the questions below, watch the video under “Resources.”

2. For SOUTH KOREA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the purpose of the law?
c) A 2012 study in Korea found that although teens are aware caffeine is not good for them, many drink coffee anyway. What did the study conclude from this?
d) Why do many teens in South Korea consume excess levels of caffeine during exam time?
e) Do you think the government should ban coffee and other caffeinated drinks in middle and high schools? Do you think individual schools should ban these drinks? Explain your answers.
f) Ask a parent and a grandparent: what drinks were available for purchase when you were in middle and high school?