South Korea - Wikipedia
WEBSouth Korea, [c] officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), [d] is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone; though it also claims the land border with China and Russia.
South Korea | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, President ...
WEB2 days ago · South Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2.5 miles (4 km) wide that was established by the terms of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War. The capital is Seoul.
South Korea - History, Culture, Economy | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · South Korea - History, Culture, Economy: The following is a treatment of South Korea since the Korean War. For a discussion of the earlier history of the peninsula, see Korea. The First Republic, established in August 1948, adopted a presidential system, and Syngman Rhee was subsequently elected its first president.
South Korea ‑ President, Population & Capital - HISTORY
WEBFeb 2, 2018 · South Korea is an East Asian nation of some 51 million people located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula, which borders the East Sea (Sea of Japan) and the Yellow Sea.
Korea, South - The World Factbook
WEBIntroduction. Background. The first recorded kingdom (Choson) on the Korean Peninsula dates from approximately 2300 B.C. Over the subsequent centuries, three main kingdoms -- Kogoryo, Baekche, and Silla -- were established on the Peninsula.
South Korea - The Complete Country Guide and Info for 2024 - 90 Day Korean
WEBJul 8, 2024 · Yes, South Korea is a country whose official name is the Republic of Korea (ROK). It is a country in East Asia, located on the southern half of the Korean peninsula, bordering North Korea in the north. The official language in this country is Korean, and most of its citizens are ethnically Korean.
South Korea country profile - BBC News
WEBJul 19, 2023 · South Korea country profile. South Korea has developed into one of Asia's most affluent countries since partition in 1948. The Communist North has slipped into totalitarianism and poverty....
South Korea Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · South Korea is a country in Eastern Asia. It is located both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. South Korea occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, bordering the Sea of Japan in the east and the Yellow Sea in the west.
South Korea: Facts & Stats - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBSouth Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2.5 miles (4 km) wide that was established by the terms of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War. The capital is Seoul.
Korea, South - The World Factbook
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Syngman RHEE led the country as its first president from 1948-1960. PARK Chung-hee took over leadership of the country in a 1961 coup. During his regime from 1961 to 1979, South Korea achieved rapid economic growth, with per capita income rising to roughly 17 times the level of North Korea in 1979.