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South Korea
Eastern AsiaCapital Seoul1 neighbour
South Korea is a country in Eastern Asia, Asia. Its capital is Seoul. South Korea is next to North Korea.
A way to remember it
The southern half of a peninsula that hangs down from China, with Japan across the sea to the east.
Good to know
The border with North Korea is guarded on both sides and is known as the Demilitarised Zone.
Quick facts
- CapitalSeoul
- RegionAsia, Eastern Asia
- Land borders1 country
- Also known asKorea, Republic of, Republic of Korea, 남조선
North Korea