South Korea
Formal Name:
Republic of Korea
Local Name:
Hanguk
Local Formal Name:
Taehan-min’guk
| United Nations |
| Location: | Asia |
| Status: | UN Member Country |
| Capital City: | Seoul (Soul) |
| Main Cities: | Pusan, Taegu, Inchon |
| Population: | 44,843,000 |
| Area: | 99,020 km2 |
| Currency: | 1 won = 100 jeon (no longer used) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Religions: | Buddhist, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Confucianist |
| Map: |
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Flag Drawings © Graham Bartram, portions © The Flag Institute & Mario Fabretto
Flag Drawings © Graham Bartram, portions © The Flag Institute & Mario Fabretto