South Korea is a country in East Asia, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about South Korea that most people don't know.
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.
South Korea has the fastest average internet speed in the world.
South Korea invented the world's first metal movable type printing in 1234 AD.
K-pop and Korean dramas (K-dramas) have created a global cultural phenomenon.
South Korea went from one of the world's poorest countries to a top-10 economy in 60 years.
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.
South Korea is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
South Korea has a population of approximately 51.7M.
The official language of South Korea is Korean.
South Korea gained independence in 1945.
South Korea uses the Won (₩).