South Korea
A high-speed peninsula where K-pop, semiconductors and 24-hour cities run on world-class internet. South Korea went from post-war poverty to tech powerhouse in a single lifetime.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A white field with a red-and-blue taegeuk (yin-yang) in the centre, flanked by four black trigrams. White signifies peace and purity; the taegeuk represents cosmic balance, and the trigrams stand for heaven, earth, fire and water.
South Korea FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 51,466,201 |
| Area | 100,295 km² |
| Population density | 513 /km² |
| Currency | Won (KRW) â‚© |
| Official languages | Korean, Korean Sign Language |
| Calling code | +82 |
| Internet TLD | .kr |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | KR / KOR |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It consistently ranks among the countries with the fastest average internet speeds in the world.
- Seoul's greater metropolitan area is home to roughly half the nation's entire population.
- The Korean writing system, Hangul, was deliberately invented in the 15th century to be easy to learn.
- Koreans traditionally count a newborn as one year old at birth, a custom distinct from most of the world.
- It is the birthplace of the global K-pop and K-drama entertainment wave.
South Korea FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
What is the population of South Korea?
South Korea has a population of about 51,466,201.
What currency does South Korea use?
South Korea uses the Won (KRW).
What languages are spoken in South Korea?
The official languages of South Korea are Korean, Korean Sign Language.
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