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Here i have found  publication called 'Graphic' Which is based in South Korea in the capital Seoul. It was started in 2007, and focuses on other trends in the graphics world, stuff that is different from the mainstream. Throughout the publications they have on issue per publication so it has a continuity within. Graphic is an independent magazine which does not depend upon sponsors or any governmental organization for financial help but aims it at independent journalism by emancipating its own editorship from them. The magazine circulates within Europe, Korea, America and Asia.
Korea has achieved one of the strongest recoveries among  OECD countries from the 2008 global recession. It is expected to carry on until 2011 because of the positive impact from external demand spreads futher to the domestic economy. Korea has a lot of plans to create a sustainable country, which is green. This is very positive in respect to the graphics world, it means there will be more companies needing advertising publications, information graphics etc. The positive recovery has stimulated the creative world of graphics and helped magazines/publications such as Graphic flourish in this current climate. Korea is well know for the political divide between the south and the north, The north state being a communist totalitarianism state and in serious poverty. Whereas in the south the government encouraged the growth of family-owned industrial conglomerates such as Samsung and Hyundai. And they are now currently a major exporter of cars and electronic goods, this is all good for Graphic designers such as myself there is a constant branding/publishing and design work needed for marketing these jobs. Whether its for the large companies or their smaller competitors. Korea runs a multi-party political system leading to a variety of elections and campaigns all of which need designers to do their campaigns which is one avenue I am interested in. The social standing of Korea is varied. Newspaper readership is high and here are more than 100 national and local dailies. The press is often critical of the government. Socially the impact of this is hude and design wise as it means the message is constantly being communicated leading people to discuss and be informed. Which leads to more publishing jobs and layout designers.
Korea is one of the largest technology suppliers to the world therefore they are are the forefront of the technology change, Helping the designers situated there interact with the latest technologies. South kora is at the leading edge of the digital revolution. Its a trailblazer for high speed and wirless connection. Which again has a huge impact on the social scheme in Korea as everyone is connected in one way