South
Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean
Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders
with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside
dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its
coastal fishing villages, tropical islands and high-tech cities such as
Seoul, the capital.
Capital: Seoul
President: Park Geun-hye
Prime minister: Hwang Kyo-ahn
Population: 50.22 million (2013) World Bank
Currency: South Korean won
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