South Korea, [b] officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), [c] is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized …

1 day ago · South Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2.5 miles (4 km) wide that was …

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3 days ago · The Republic of Korea (South Korea or ROK) is a highly developed, stable, democratic republic with powers shared between the president and the legislature. Korea is a modern economy …

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Jan 3, 2025 · Provides an overview of South Korea, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.

Official web sites of South Korea, art, culture, history, cities, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.

South Korea is an East Asian state on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. To its north sits North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), which declared its independence in September 1948.

Dec 30, 2025 · South Korea - History, Culture, Economy: The following is a treatment of South Korea since the Korean War. For a discussion of the earlier history of the peninsula, see Korea.

1 day ago · South Korea and China have pledged to boost trade and safeguard regional stability. This announcement came during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to Beijing on Monday.