About South Korea

Republic of Korea

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Official Name
Republic of Korea
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Local Names
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Region
Asia
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Subregion
Eastern Asia
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Capital
Seoul
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Area
100,210 kmΒ²
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Calling Code
+82
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Languages
Korean
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Currencies
South Korean won
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Timezones
Asia/Seoul
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Neighbors

Opportunity snapshot

Go-to-market intel

Pair your playbook for South Korea with grounded context so campaigns, hiring, and partnerships feel native from the first touch.

  • Localise messaging
    Show up in Korean to earn trust faster.
  • Payment readiness
    Price in South Korean won so invoices feel familiar.
  • Schedule smarter
    Use Asia/Seoul as your anchor when coordinating remote teams.
  • Regional flywheel
    Bundle expansion with nearby markets like North Korea.
  • Voice support
    Spin up a support line with the +82 country code to sound local from day one.

Plan your next steps

Use these high-intent searches to validate demand, find partners, or prep internal enablement.

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Conversation starters

Lead with this
South Korea has one of the fastest internet speeds globally.
  • The Korean alphabet Hangul was created in the 15th century by King Sejong.