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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The Yellow Sea lies to the west, and the Sea of Japan lies to the east. Like North Korea, South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands.
It has a population of 51.71 million. Half of these people live in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. This area is the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Busan, Daegu, and Incheon.
Capital: Seoul
Area: 100,210 km²
Population: ~51 million
Languages: Korean
Top 10 Tourist Attractions:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Namsan Seoul Tower
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Jeju Island
- DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
- Changdeokgung Palace
- Myeongdong Shopping Street
- Lotte World Tower
- Busan’s Haeundae Beach
- Seoraksan National Park
Timeline of History:
1392: Establishment of the Joseon Dynasty.
1953: Korean War armistice agreement divides North and South Korea.
1988: Seoul hosts the Summer Olympics.
2002: Japan & South Korea hosts the Football World Cup
Culture: Known for K-pop, K-drama, traditional hanbok clothing, Korean BBQ, and the globally influential Korean Wave (Hallyu).
Politics: A presidential democracy with a strong focus on innovation and economic development.
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