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South Korea

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Population

51,700,000

World Clock

06:29 UTC+9

Calling Code

+82

Currency
Capital City

Location

Geography

Total Area100,210 km²38,691 sq mi
Highest PointMapWeather1,950 m [6,398 ft]
Lowest PointMapWeather0 m [0 ft]
Largest CityMapWeatherPop. 26,000,000
Capital CityMapWeatherPop. 26,000,000

Economy

GDP$1,800 billion
GDP per Capita$34,800

Main exports

South Korea's leading export commodities and products.

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Main imports

South Korea's leading import commodities and products.

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Military

Active Troops500,000
Defence Spending$45 billion

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National Holidays

Samiljeol (Independence Movement Day)March 1

Commemorates the March First Movement in 1919, where peaceful protests were held against the Japanese colonial rule of Korea.

Children's DayMay 5

A day dedicated to the happiness and dignity of children, emphasizing the importance of their growth and well-being.

Gwangbokjeol (National Liberation Day)August 15

Celebrates the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule in 1945 and the establishment of the South Korean government in 1948.

Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)Varies (September/October)

A major harvest festival observed on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, where families gather to share food and honor their ancestors.

Gaecheonjeol (National Foundation Day)October 3

Commemorates the legendary founding of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, by Dangun Wanggeom in 2333 BCE.

Hangeul DayOctober 9

Celebrates the invention and proclamation of the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, by King Sejong the Great to increase literacy among his people.

Language

Official LanguageKorean
Hello안녕하세요 · Annyeonghaseyo
Yes네 · Ne
Please주세요 · Juseyo
No아니요 · Aniyo
Thank you감사합니다 · Gamsahamnida

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2이· i
3삼· sam
4사· sa
5오· o
6육· yuk
7칠· chil
8팔· pal
9구· gu
10십· sip
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