South Korea is a country in East Asia, Asia. Its capital is Seoul, with a population of approximately 51.7M and a total area of 100,210 km². The official language is Korean and the currency is the Won (₩).
South Korea covers an area of 100,210 km² with a population density of 516/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.67T ($32,300 per capita) and gained independence in 1945. It has a coastline of 2,413 km.
South Korea transformed from one of the world's poorest countries in the 1950s to a high-tech economic powerhouse in one generation — the 'Miracle on the Han River'. It has the world's fastest average internet speed and invented the concept of the 'fan café' that spawned global K-pop culture.
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A majestic 14th-century Joseon dynasty palace at the heart of modern Seoul
A UNESCO volcanic island with lava tubes, a crater lake and dramatic coastal cliffs
A preserved neighbourhood of traditional Korean wooden hanok houses in central Seoul
A dramatic mountain park with granite peaks, Buddhist temples and spectacular autumn foliage
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
The official language(s) of South Korea are Korean.
The population of South Korea is approximately 51.7M.
South Korea uses the Won (₩).
South Korea is located in Asia, in the East Asia region.
South Korea has a GDP of $1.67T, with a GDP per capita of $32,300.
The best time to visit South Korea is April–June, September–November. The climate is Temperate continental, cold winters, hot humid summers.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities (K-ETA required)
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