South Korea is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, providing opportunities for both Korean citizens and workers from abroad. There are many different reasons for moving  between Korea and the United States, including job prospects, military relocations, and the exciting prospect of life in a new country. Besides work-related relocations, Korea also offers a wide variety of leisure activities. There are several hundred miles of beaches, plus South Korea's twenty different national parks. Most of the Korean peninsula is mountainous, which provides many opportunities for hiking and camping in the summer, and skiing in the winter. South Korea is also very close to the islands of Japan, as well as being geographically near Russia and China, providing even more opportunities for both business and pleasure.