South Korea, Constitutional republic in East Asia.
The territory encompasses the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, including 3,000 surrounding islands with Jeju, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo being the largest points.
Following Japanese occupation until 1945 and the Korean War from 1950 to 1953, the nation transformed from an agricultural society into a developed economy.
The Korean alphabet Hangul, created in the 15th century, serves as the foundation for written communication across all sectors of South Korean society.
Military service remains mandatory for male citizens, with recruitment across the Republic of Korea Army, Navy, and Air Force branches.
The capital Seoul holds half of the national population, making it one of the most concentrated metropolitan regions globally.
Inception: August 15, 1948
Capital city: Seoul
Part of: East Asia, MIKTA
Shares border with: North Korea, People's Republic of China, Japan
Address: South Korea
Website: https://korea.net
GPS coordinates: 36.63839,127.69612
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
From the Upo Wetland ecosystem to the ancient Haeinsa Temple, South Korea offers numerous cultural and natural sites. The country features limestone caves, coastal paths, traditional gardens, and Buddhist temples. Notable locations include the Daehan Dawon tea fields, the volcanic formations of Jeju Island, and historical structures like the Haemieupseong Fortress. These sites present Korean heritage through architecture, nature, and religious monuments.
Gyeongbokgung
122.6 km
Blue House
123.5 km
N Seoul Tower
119.5 km
Lotte World
110.7 km
Changdeokgung
122 km
Bridge of No Return
172.5 km
Haesindang Park
161.1 km
Ewha Womans University
122.6 km
Seoul Olympic Stadium
112.3 km
Cheonggyecheon
121.7 km
Statue of Peace
52 km
Everland
85.2 km
Hallasan
379.9 km
Love Land
371.4 km
63 Building
118.9 km
Lotte World Mall
110.7 km
Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park
120 km
Hwaseong Fortress
94 km
Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats
247.5 km
Namhansanseong
104.2 km
Cheomseongdae
163.4 km
Cheonsa Bridge
239.9 km
Korean International Circuit
241.6 km
Bulguksa
174.7 km
Olympic Hall
109.8 km
Seokguram
175.7 km
Namdaemun
120.9 km
Tripitaka Koreana
100.1 kmReviews
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