South Korea
Capital
Seoul
Population
~51 million
Currency
South Korean Won (KRW)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Korean
- Religion
- No religion, Christianity, Buddhism
- Climate
- Temperate; four distinct seasons
Culture & History
Known for: K-pop, its technology (Samsung), rapid development, and the Korean Wave
Also famous for: Gangnam, kimchi, and K-dramas
Food: Kimchi
Brief History
Divided after World War II; Korean War; rapid economic growth; technological innovation; known for its culture and entertainment (K-pop, K-dramas)