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SOUTH KOREALocationEastern Asia. South Korea is located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, with the Sea of Japan to the east and the Yellow Sea to the west. North Korea is to the north, Japan is about 160 km to the south-east across the sea of Japan. Geographystrategic location on Korea Strait. CapitalSeoul Population48,846,823 ClimateTemperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter. LanguageKorean Monetary UnitWon Largest CitiesSeoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, Suwon Principal riversHangang, Geumgang, Nakdonggang, Seomjingang, Yeongsangang Places to VisitSeoul, Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, Jeju Island, Gyeongju, Gangneung Air PortsGimpo, Gimhae and Incheon are International Airports. ISD codes & International time |