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South Korea, Asia

This post was last updated by José of onez on Sunday, 27 April 2025.

Seoul, capital city of South Korea

Image of Seoul, capital city of South Korea

South Korea Flag

Flag of South Korea

South Korea is a country located in the Eastern Asia sub‑region of the Asia continent.

Easy learning about South Korea

South Korea is located in Eastern Asia
Asia Continent
South Korea has a population of 51,748,739 inhabitants
(2023 UN data)
Inhabitants of South Korea are called Koreans, South Koreans
The country’s total area is 98,480 Km2
( 61,193 sq mi)
Global Peace Index Rank46
Global Peace Index Score2
South Korea’s passport allows visa-free entry to 190 countries
South Korea passport ranks in position nº 2 in the world
(2025 HP Index data)
South Korea ’s LGBTI legal status Same-sex sexual acts are Legal
(2025 ILGA data)
South Korea EPI (English Proficiency Index) is classified as Moderate proficiency in English
has a score of 523
ranks 50th worldwide
(2024 data from EPI)
South Korea Capital citySeoul
Neighbouring countriesNorth Korea.
South Korea Climatetemperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter; cold winters
Most predominant religionProtestant,
Second most predominant religionBuddhist,
Currency name & code Won (KRW)
Internet ccTLD.kr
South Korea calling code+82

South Korea administrative divisions

9 provinces (do)
  • 6 metropolitan cities (gwangyeoksi)
  • 1 special city (teugbyeolsi)
  • and 1 special self-governing city (teukbyeoljachisi)

    • provinces

    1. Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong)
    2. Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong)
    3. Gangwon-do
    4. Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang)
    5. Gyeonggi-do
    6. Gyeongsangnam-do (South Gyeongsang)
    7. Jeju-do (Jeju)
    8. Jeollabuk-do (North Jeolla)
    9. Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla)

    metropolitan cities

    1. Busan (Pusan)
    2. Daegu (Taegu)
    3. Daejeon (Taejon)
    4. Gwangju (Kwangju)
    5. Incheon (Inch'on)
    6. Ulsan

    special city

    1. Seoul

      special self-governing city

      1. Sejong

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