South Korea

Name: South Korea
Address: East Asia, South Korea

East Asia, South Korea

South Korea

People from South Korea are called:

Male/General:

South Korean

Pronunciation:

/ˌsaʊθ kəˈriən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 51,784,059 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Korea
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Korea', derived from the Goryeo dynasty. The demonym distinguishes from North Korea.

About South Korea

Capital city: Seoul.
Officially the Republic of Korea (ROK).
Major global economy known for technology, automotive, and entertainment industries.
Home to K-pop, Korean cinema, and Korean cuisine (hallyu wave).
Highly developed democracy with advanced infrastructure.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

North Korea

north of South Korea

People are called:

North Korean

Japan

east of South Korea

People are called:

Japanese

China

west of South Korea

People are called:

Chinese

Quick Facts

Population:: 51,784,059 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Korea
Region:: East Asia

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