Which country is named as “Miracle on the Han River”?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → South Korea
Between the 1960s and the 1980s South Korea rapidly developed into an economic power, which is termed as the “Miracle on the Han River”.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 21-05-2026 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2025-26): “South Korea … Meanwhile, South Korea emerged as a centre of power in Asia. Between the 1960s and the 1980s, it rapidly developed into an economic power, which is termed as ‘Miracle on the Han River’. Signalling its all-round development, South Korea became a Member of the OECD in 1996. In 2017, its economy is the eleventh largest in the world and its military expenditure is the tenth largest.…” |