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South Korea

History

A provisional government formed in Shanghai after the March First independence movement.
American administration south of the 38th parallel.
Constitution adopted and became an important marker in South Korea's constitutional development.
ROK was established, giving South Korea a new political framework.
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CapitalSeoul
Population51.2M
Area100,210 km2
CurrencySouth Korean won

Short facts

RegionEast Asia
LanguageKorean
Time zoneKST (UTC+9)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Seoul: Dynamic capital city of palaces, street food, K-pop, and world-leading technology.
  • Gyeongju: The Kyoto of Korea, an ancient Silla dynasty capital of UNESCO-listed tombs and temples.
  • Jeju Island: Volcanic island of waterfalls, hiking, black lava rock beaches, and diving haenyeo women.

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Planning questions

What is South Korea known for?Seoul, Gyeongju, Jeju Island.
What is the capital?Seoul.
Which language is useful?Korean.
When is the national day?15 August.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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Use Seoul as the first planning anchor for South Korea, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

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