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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
North Korea

πŸŽ‰Fun Facts

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