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2 days ago · South Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2.5 miles (4 km) wide that was established by the terms of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War. The capital is Seoul.
4 days ago · Seoul, city and capital of South Korea (the Republic of Korea). It is located on the Han River (Han-gang) in the northwestern part of the country, with the city center some 37 miles (60 km) inland from the Yellow Sea (west). Seoul is the cultural, economic, and political center of South Korea.
2 days ago · In 2022, South Korea welcomed over 3.2 million visitors, with Japanese and Chinese tourists making up the largest number. The close proximity of these countries to South Korea, as well as the cultural and historical ties they share, make them the top sources of visitors.
6 days ago · Located on a peninsula squarely between China and Japan, Korea is a mountainous and ruggedly beautiful land of diverse geographical features. Seas form three of its boundaries: to the east is the Sea of Japan (or East Sea); to the south, the narrow Korean Straits, and to the west, the Yellow Sea.
1 day ago · Demilitarized zone (DMZ), region on the Korean peninsula that demarcates North Korea from South Korea. It roughly follows latitude 38° N (the 38th parallel), the original demarcation line between North Korea and South Korea at the end of World War II.
2 days ago · Complete list of all states in South Korea. Countries are subdivided into States or Regions or Districts.
5 days ago · South Korea is full of fascinating and beautiful towns and cities. Here we list the best ones to tick off on your travels around the country.
