South Korea

Extracted Attributes

• Area

  100,410 square kilometers (38,768.52 sq mi)

• Capital

  Seoul

• Currency

  South Korean won

• Location

  East Asia, southern Korean Peninsula

• Population

  Approximately 52 million (51,466,201 as of Wikidata, 2024 estimate 52,081,799)

• Coordinates

  Point(128.0 36.0)

• Head of State

  President (Yoon Suk Yeol, 20th President as of 2022)

• Official Name

  Republic of Korea (ROK)

• Press Freedom

  Highest level in Asia

• Economy Status

  Highly developed country, one of the 'Four Asian Tigers'

• Fertility Rate

  Lowest in the world

• Internet Speed

  Among the fastest in the world

• Government Type

  Unitary presidential republic, democratic republic

• Life Expectancy

  One of the world's longest (3rd highest)

• Exporter Ranking

  11th largest in the world

• Importer Ranking

  7th largest in the world

• Official Language

  Korean

• GDP (Nominal) Ranking

  12th largest in the world

• High-Speed Rail Network

  Extensive and dense

• GDP (PPP-adjusted) Ranking

  14th largest in the world

• Human Development Index (HDI)

  5th highest in Asia and Oceania

Timeline

• Korean Peninsula was inhabited. (Source: Summary)

  Unknown (Lower Paleolithic period)

• First kingdom on the Korean Peninsula was noted in Chinese records. (Source: Summary)

  Early 7th century BC

• Various polities consolidated into the rival kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. (Source: Summary)

  Mid 1st century BC

• Silla unified most of the Korean Peninsula; Balhae emerged in the north. (Source: Summary)

  Late 7th century AD

• Beginning of the Goryeo dynasty, which achieved lasting unification and established the basis for modern Korean identity. (Source: Summary)

  0918-01-01

• Beginning of the Joseon dynasty, which saw cultural, economic, and scientific advancements, and a period of isolationism from the mid-17th century. (Source: Summary)

  1392-01-01

• Beginning of the Korean Empire, which pursued modernization and reform. (Source: Summary)

  1897-01-01

• Korean Empire was annexed by Japan. (Source: Summary)

  1910-01-01

• Korea declared independent from Japan following Japan's surrender in World War II, leading to its division into Soviet-occupied northern and U.S.-occupied southern zones. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1945-08-15

• The Republic of Korea (South Korea) was established in the southern zone after reunification talks failed. (Source: Wikidata)

  1948-08-15

• The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) was formed in the northern zone. (Source: Summary)

  1948-09-01

• North Korean invasion triggered the Korean War, a major Cold War proxy conflict. (Source: Summary)

  1950-06-25

• The Korean War concluded with an armistice, leaving millions dead and the economy devastated. (Source: Summary)

  1953-07-27

• The June Democratic Struggle ended authoritarian rule and led to the establishment of the current Sixth Republic. (Source: Summary)

  1987-06-01

• Yoon Suk Yeol was inaugurated as the 20th President of South Korea. (Source: Web Search Results)

  2022-05-10

South Korea

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east. Like North Korea, South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of about 52 million, of which half live in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the world; other major cities include Busan, Daegu, and Incheon. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early seventh century BC. From the mid first century BC, various polities consolidated into the rival kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. The lattermost eventually unified most of the peninsula for the first time in the late seventh century AD, while Balhae succeeded Goguryeo in the north. The Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) achieved lasting unification and established the basis for the modern Korean identity. The subsequent Joseon dynasty (1392–1897) generated cultural, economic, and scientific achievements and also established isolationism starting from the mid-17th century. The succeeding Korean Empire (1897–1910) sought modernization and reform but was annexed in 1910 into the Empire of Japan. Japanese rule ended following Japan's surrender in World War II, after which Korea was divided into two zones: the Soviet-occupied northern zone and the United States-occupied southern zone. After negotiations on reunification failed, the southern zone became the Republic of Korea in August 1948, while the northern zone became the communist Democratic People's Republic of Korea the following month. In 1950, a North Korean invasion triggered the Korean War, one of the first major proxy conflicts of the Cold War, which saw extensive fighting involving the American-led United Nations Command and the Soviet-backed People's Volunteer Army from China. The war ended in 1953 with an armistice and left three million Koreans dead and the economy in ruins; due to the lack of a peace treaty, the Korean conflict is still ongoing. South Korea endured a series of dictatorships punctuated by coups, revolutions, and violent uprisings, but also experienced a soaring economy and one of the fastest rises in average GDP per capita, leading to its emergence as one of the Four Asian Tigers. The June Democratic Struggle of 1987 ended authoritarian rule and led to the establishment of the current Sixth Republic. South Korea is now considered among the most advanced democracies in continental and East Asia. Under the 1987 constitution, it maintains a unitary presidential republic with a popularly elected unicameral legislature, the National Assembly. South Korea is a major non-NATO ally of the United States and is regarded as a regional power in East Asia and an emerging power in global affairs; its conscription-based armed forces are ranked as one of the strongest in the world and have the second highest number of military and paramilitary personnel. A highly developed country, South Korea's economy is ranked 12th and 14th largest in the world by nominal GDP and PPP-adjusted GDP, respectively; it is the world's eleventh-largest exporter and seventh-largest importer. South Korea performs well in metrics of education, human development, democratic governance, and innovation. It has one of the world's longest life expectances, though its population is aging rapidly and has the lowest fertility rate in the world. South Korea has some of the fastest Internet connection speeds and densest high-speed railway networks. Since the turn of the 21st century, the country has been renowned for its globally influential pop culture, particularly in music, TV dramas, and cinema, a phenomenon referred to as the Korean Wave. South Korea is a member of the OECD's Development Assistance Committee, the G20, the IPEF, and the Paris Club.

Web Search Results

• South Korea - Wikipedia

  South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east. Like North Korea, South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of about 52 million, of which half live in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, the ninth most populous [...] South Korea occupies the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula, which extends some 1,100 km (680 mi) from the Continental and East Asian mainland. This mountainous peninsula is flanked by the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east. Its southern tip lies on the Korea Strait and the East China Sea. The country, including all its islands, lies between latitudes 33° and 39°N, and longitudes 124° and 130°E. Its total area is 100,410 square kilometers (38,768.52 sq mi). [...] South Korea is now considered among the most advanced democracies in continental and East Asia. Under the 1987 constitution, it maintains a unitary presidential republic with a popularly elected unicameral legislature, the National Assembly "National Assembly (South Korea)"). South Korea is a major non-NATO ally of the United States and is regarded as a regional power in East Asia and an emerging power in global affairs; its conscription-based armed forces are ranked as one of the strongest in

• Culture & Diversity Travel Guide to South Korea - BeGlobalii

  The Republic of Korea, also known as South Korea or simply Korea, is an East Asian country and the 25th most populous country in the world. Korea was declared independent from Japan on August 15th, 1945. After the end of the Korean War in 1953, the peninsula was divided into North and South and the countries have maintained a tense relationship since then. In recent years, South Korea has experienced exponential economic growth and a boom in the technology sector. Korea is known for its unique [...] South Korea has a total population of 52,081,799 (2024). The official language is Korean, although English is widely taught in junior high and high school. 83% of the country’s population lives in an urban area, with the largest population being in the capital, Seoul. Many students have been introduced to Korea through K-pop aka Korean pop culture which has rapidly grown in popularity around the world over the past decade. South Korea is a vibrant destination offering students the opportunity [...] South Korea offers a diverse collection of sites to take in in both urban and natural settings including14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Four are located in Seoul including Changdeokgung, a 15th century palace. The N Seoul Tower located on Namasan mountain provides sweeping views of Seoul and shows just how impressive the city really is.

• South Korea | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population ... - Britannica

  South Korea, country in East Asia. It occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. The country is bordered by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) to the north, the East Sea (Sea of Japan) to the east, the East China Sea to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the west; to the southeast it is separated from the Japanese island of Tsushima by the Korea Strait. South Korea makes up about 45 percent of the peninsula’s land area. The capital is Seoul. [...] South Korea has two volcanic islands—Jeju, off the peninsula’s southern tip, and Ulleung, about 85 miles (140 km) east of the mainland in the East Sea—and a small-scale lava plateau in Gangwon province. In addition, South Korea claims and occupies a group of rocky islets—known variously as Liancourt Rocks, Dok Islands (Korean), and Take Islands (Japanese)—some 55 miles (85 km) southeast of Ulleung Island; these islets also have been claimed by Japan. [...] Quick Facts See article: flag of Korea, South Audio File: National anthem of South Korea Head Of Government: : Prime Minister: Kim Min-Seok Capital: : Seoul1 Population: : (2025 est.) 51,158,000 Currency Exchange Rate: : 1 USD equals 1363.441 South Korean won Head Of State: : President: Lee Jae-Myung Form Of Government: : unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly ) Official Language: : Korean Official Religion: : none

• South Korea country profile - BBC News

  Image 1: map of South Korea South Korea has developed into one of Asia's most affluent countries since partition in 1948. The Communist North has slipped into totalitarianism and poverty. The republic was proclaimed in 1948 and received UN-backed support from the US after it was invaded by the North two years later. The Korean War ended in 1953 without a peace agreement, leaving South Korea technically at war for more than 70 years.

• South Korea – Summary

  Korea is a democratic republic with a political system consisting of three distinct and independent government branches—the legislative, executive, and judicial branches—according to the principle of separation of powers. The country has adopted the Presidential system in which the President leads both the government and the administrative branch. Presidents are elected by national elections, and each serves a single five-year term. In 2022, Yoon Suk Yeol was inaugurated as the 20th President [...] is 1,000 km long and 300 km wide on average, and its total land area is 222,000 km2. The total land area of South Korea (below the Military Demarcation Line) is around 100,364 km2.Around 3/4 of the area is covered with mountains. You can find mountains almost anywhere in the country, but there are a few places you can view flat horizons. Topologically, Korea is higher in the east and lower in the west. Tall mountains with altitudes exceeding 1,000 m are concentrated in the north and the [...] South Korea has the 29th largest population in the world at around 51.63 million as of 2022. However, 50.49% of the population lives in the Seoul Capital Area (SCA, mainly consisting of Seoul and Gyeonggi-do), indicating severe population gaps among regions. Advancements in medicine and rapid economic growth increased South Koreans’ life expectancy by 21.1 years, from 62.3 in 1970 to 83.6 in 2021, which puts South Korea in third place.

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• Country

  South Korea

• Instance Of

  Q6256

• Population

  51,466,201

• Coordinates

  Lat: 36.0, Lon: 128.0

• Inception Date

  8/15/1948

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), Korea Republic, is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of 51.75 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Silla and Balhae in the late 7th century, Korea was ruled by the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) and the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897). The succeeding Korean Empire (1897–1910) was annexed in 1910 into the Empire of Japan. Japanese rule ended following Japan's surrender in World War II, after which Korea was divided into two zones; a northern zone occupied by the Soviet Union and a southern zone occupied by the United States. After negotiations on reunification failed, the latter became the Republic of Korea in August 1948 while the former became the socialist Democratic People's Republic of Korea the following month. In 1950, a North Korean invasion began the Korean War, which saw extensive American-led United Nations intervention in support of the South, while China intervened to support the North, with Soviet assistance. After the war's end in 1953, the country entered into a military alliance with the U.S., and its devastated economy began to soar, recording the fastest rise in average GDP per capita in the world between 1980 and 1990. Despite lacking natural resources, the nation rapidly developed to become one of the Four Asian Tigers based on international trade and economic globalization, integrating itself within the world economy with export-oriented industrialization; currently being one of the largest exporting nations in the world, along with having one of the largest foreign-exchange reserves in the world. The June Democratic Struggle led to the end of authoritarian rule in 1987 and the country is now considered among the most advanced democracies in Asia, with the highest level of press freedom on the continent. South Korea is a highly developed country and is ranked as the fifth-highest country on the Human Development Index (HDI) in the Asia and Oceania region. South Korea has the third-highest life expectancy in the world. In recent years, the country has been facing an aging population and the lowest fertility rate in the world. Its economy ranks as the world's twelfth-largest by nominal GDP. Its citizens enjoy one of the world's fastest Internet connection speeds and the densest high-speed railway network. The country is the world's ninth-largest exporter and ninth-largest importer. Its armed forces are ranked as one of the world's strongest militaries, with the world's second-largest standing army by military and paramilitary personnel. Since the 21st century, South Korea has been renowned for its globally influential pop culture, particularly in music (K-pop), TV dramas (K-dramas) and cinema, a phenomenon referred to as the Korean wave. It is a member of the OECD's Development Assistance Committee, the G20, the IPEF, and the Paris Club.