Hi - What can you tell me about Korea? 
 Actually, I can tell you a lot but let's start with Etymology. Korea is actually a modern spelling of Corea, a name attested in English as early as 1614. 
 Thats interesting. What else can you tell me about etymology? 
 Korea as a whole is referred to as Hanguk in South Korea. 
 Do you have any other etymology facts about Korea? 
 Yes, I do. One of them is that the name Korea is now commonly used in English contexts by North as well as South Korea. 
 Interesting considering the vast differences in the 2 countries. Can you tell me anything abut Korea's culture and arts? 
 The influence of traditional beliefs of Korean Shamanism, Mahayana Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism has remained an underlying religion of the Korean people as well as a vital aspect of their culture, this all regardless of their separation, throughout Korean history and culture. All these traditions have coexisted peacefully for hundreds of years up to today despite Western influence from Christian missionary conversions in the South or the pressure from the Juche government in the North. 
 What else can you tell me about their culture? Are there differences between the North and South? 
 As I explained earlier, there are no significant cultural differences between North and South Korea. You would also like to know that traditional Korean music includes combinations of folk, vocal, religious and ritual music styles of the people of Korea. 
 Do you know anything about the arts in Korea? I'm guessing arts are very important to them. 
 I don't have any details on arts but you might like to know that Korean music has been practiced since the prehistoric times. 
 Great - thanks for the info 
 You are most welcome.
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