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Country Name

South Korea

Country Code

KR KOR

Country Calling Code

+82

Country Profile

Destination South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), a country in eastern Asia that occupies the southern part of the Korean peninsula, which is located between the Sea of Japan (East Sea) in east, the Yellow Sea in west, and the Korea Strait, a sea passage between South Korea and Japan in the south. South Korea has a land border with North Korea in north. The country also shares maritime borders with China and Japan. With an area of 99,678 km² the country is about the size of Iceland, or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Capital Name

Seoul

Languages

Korean, Spoken

Country Currency

Korean Won (KRW)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +9h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

50.8 million (2016)

Country Area

99,678 km² (38 375 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Seoul: The Dazzling Capital City Jeju Island: A Stunning Island The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ): Engage With Modern History Busan: Something For Everyone Gyeongju: A Treasure Trove Of Cultural Sites Dadohaehaesang National Park: The Largest National Park In Korea Pyeongchang County: Paradise For Hikers Suwon: Home To A UNESCO World Heritage Site Seoraksan National Park: A Tentative World Heritage Site Andong Hahoe Folk Village: Travel Back In Time Upo Marsh: The Largest Inland Wetland In Korea Juknokwon: The Slow City Boseong Green Tea Field: A Stunning Scenery Seongsan Sunrise Peak: For Gorgeous Sunset Views Ggotji Beach: Something For Beach Lovers Darangee Village: A Quaint And Photogenic Village Jeungdo Salt Farm: A Treasure Island Haeinsa Temple : World’s Oldest Intact Buddhist Canon Chunwang Peak: The Second Highest Peak In South Korea Naganeupseong Folk Village: An Appealing Little Village Gwang-An-Bridge: The Famous Diamond Bridge Kyeong-Wha Station: Capture The Essence Of Cherry Blossoms Gongryong Ridge: Ideal For Taking A Hike Bulguksa Temple: A UNESCO Listed Heritage Site Uleung Island Seaside Road: The Mysterious Island Chuncheon: Spectacular Lakes & Mighty Mountains Jeonju: With A Rich And Fascinating History Halla Mountain: Offers Spectacular Views

News

Chosun Ilbo Daily News in English about Korea. JoongAng Daily (in Korean) National and international news (English edition). Korea Herald In-depth news and information. Korea Times The Korea Times Online News. Yonhap News Agency Korean News Agency. KBS Global National and international news by Korean Broadcasting System.

Art Culture

Korean Culture and Arts Foundation Korean culture and arts (in Korean) Museums National Museum of Contemporary Art Established to show the public the desirable direction into which Korean art and its culture should go forward. The main museum in Gwacheon (south of Seoul) has three branches, in Deoksugung, Seoul and Cheongju. Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) Art museum in the old Korean Supreme Court building, operated by Seoul City Council. National Museum of Korea A sanctuary of 5.000 years of Korean art and culture

Economy Business

The Bank of Korea The Central Bank of South Korea is based in Seoul, it is the sole issuer of the South Korean Won. Korea Exchange - KSE The Korea Stock Exchange opened its market March 1956 with twelve listed companies, it is the sole securities exchange operator in South Korea. Woori Bank The largest bank in South Korea. Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry The KCCI is the oldest and largest business organization in Korea. Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) KOTRA is connecting worldwide buyers with Korean suppliers. buyKOREA Korean marketplace online.

Transport

Asiana Airlines Korea's second largest carrier, headquartered in Seoul with hubs at Seoul-Incheon and Seoul-Gimpo Airports. Air Busan Air Seoul Korean Air Korea's national airline. Incheon Airport (IATA code: ICN) Seoul-Incheon International Airport is the largest airport in South Korea, located 49 km (30.5 mi) on the island of Yeongjongdo. Gimpo International Airport (IATA code: GMP) Gimpo Airport was formerly South Korea's most important international airport before being replaced by Incheon International Airport in 2001.

Tourism

Regions from north to south: Gangwon-do, Gyeonggi-do Chungcheongnam-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Jeollabuk-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do, and the island Jeju-do. City destinations: Seoul, Busan, Jeju, Gyeongju, Gangneung, Chuncheon, Jeonju, Suwon, Andong. great site VisitKorea Official Korea Travel Site by Korea National Tourism Organization.

Education

Korea University Private university in the South Korean capital Seoul. The institution was founded in 1905, partly by imperial funds, as the first modern college of the country with the name Boseong College. Flagship Korean National Universities Seoul National University (SNU) Pusan University (PNU) Kangwon National University (KNU) Kyungpook National University (KNU) Chonbuk National University (CBNU) Chungbuk National University (CBNU) Chungnam National University (CNU) Gyeongsang National University (GNU) The National Library of Korea

Visa Process

NOTES FOR SOUTH KOREA TOURIST VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days U.S. passports do not require visa if staying less than 30 days TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH KOREA VISAS: One completed South Korea visa application South Korea visa application One passport type photo Bank statement showing ample funds for travel Hotel reservations Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a notarized copy of both sides of your green card or US Visa One copy of flight itinerary

Additional Information

Climate: Temperate, four distinct seasons, and heavier rainfall in the summer. Type: Republic with powers shared between the president and the legislature. Liberation: 15 August 1945 from Japanese rule. Natural resources: Limited coal, tungsten, iron ore, limestone, kaolinite, and graphite. Agriculture products: Rice, root crops, barley, vegetables, fruit; cattle, pigs, chickens, milk, eggs; fish. Industries: Electronics, telecommunications, automobile production, chemicals, shipbuilding, steel. Exports - commodities: semiconductors, petrochemicals, automobile/auto parts, ships, wireless communication equipment, flat display displays, steel, electronics, plastics, computers

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