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South Korea: capital, population, borders and facts
South Korea is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Seoul. Roughly 52 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. South Korea shares a land border with 1 country: North Korea. Its coast touches the Yellow Sea and Sea of Japan. The national flag uses white, red, blue and black.
| Capital city | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 52 million |
| Land neighbours | 1: North Korea |
| Seas and oceans | Yellow Sea, Sea of Japan |
| Flag colours | white, red, blue, black |
Outline of South Korea
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
What is the population of South Korea?
South Korea has roughly 52 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border South Korea?
South Korea borders North Korea.
Is South Korea landlocked?
No, South Korea is not landlocked.
Travel basics for South Korea
In South Korea, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number police 112, ambulance 119, fire 119. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the South Korea travel basics page.
Put what you know about South Korea to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of South Korea is Seoul. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The South Korea flag uses white, red, blue and black. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: South Korea has 1 land neighbour. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 52 million people, South Korea is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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