🇰🇷 South Korea
Republic of Korea
Basic Information
Capital
Seoul
Region
Asia
/
Eastern Asia
Population
52,000,000
Area
100,210 km²
Currencies
South Korean won (₩)
Languages
Korean
About country
South Korea is a country in East Asia, occupying the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. Its history stretches back to the Lower Paleolithic period, with the first kingdoms appearing in the 7th century BC. The peninsula experienced periods of unification and division, culminating in the modern nation-state after the Korean War. Today, South Korea is a global economic powerhouse, renowned for its technological advancements and manufacturing industries. The country's landscape is predominantly mountainous, with significant population concentration in the Seoul metropolitan area.
Political Information
System of Government
Presidential Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
KRISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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