Korea South
Formation

August 15, 1948

Capital

Seoul

Population

51.16 million (2025 estimate)

Official Languages

Korean

President

Yoon Suk Yeol

Prime Minister

Han Duck-soo

Currency

South Korean Won (KRW)

GDP

$3.378 trillion

Korea South

About

South Korea is an East Asian nation that borders North Korea and occupies the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. The United Nations, led by the United States, supported the South during the Korean War, which began with a North Korean invasion in 1950. It is a member of the Paris Club, the G20, IPEF, and the OECD's Development Assistance Committee.

Trivia

South Koreans are considered one year old when they are born. The nation is famous for Korean dramas, K-pop, and cosmetics. According to South Koreans, a person's blood type affects his or her personality and traits.

Celebrities Born In Korea South

Suga

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Rapper