South Korea
South Korea is a country in Eastern Asia, covering about 100,210 km² (38,691 sq mi). Its capital is Seoul. It shares a land border with North Korea.
- Capital
- Seoul
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Area
- 100,210 km²
- Language
- Korean
- Currency
- South Korean won
- Calling code
- +82
- Internet domain
- .kr
Countries bordering South Korea
Does South Korea count as a country?
Yes. South Korea is a member of the United Nations, so it's one of the 195 countries Tripfolio counts toward your "% of the world".
Add South Korea to your travel map
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