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South Korea, Asia

This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 19 May 2025.

Seoul, capital city of South Korea

Image of Seoul, capital city of South Korea

South Korea is an advanced East Asian economy leading in technology, electronics, renewable energy, cultural exports, and innovation-driven industries.
South Korea in one word would be “K-Pop,” meaning global music.

South Korea Flag

Flag of South Korea

South Korea armorial

armorial of South Korea

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

Easy learning about South Korea

The capital city of South Korea is Seoul.

South Korea is located in Eastern Asia
Asia Continent
South Korea has a population of 51,748,739 inhabitants
within a total area of 98,480 Km2
(61,193 sq mi)
(2023 UN data)
South Korea’s Global Peace Index (GPI) 46 (world rank position)
GPI scale of 1.85
This means, the closer to 1, the more peaceful the country is...
(2024 data from GPI)
Human Development Index (HDI) South Korea HDI ranks in position nº 20 worldwide
HDI of 0.937 (0.4 to 1)
(2023 data from UNDP)
South Korea’s passport allows visa-free entry to 190 countries
South Korea passport ranks 2nd 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
has a score of 523
ranks 50th worldwide
(2024 data from EPI)
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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