South Korea

Country in East Asia

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of 51.96 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu.

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Norwich City striker Hwang Ui-jo is suspended by South Korea pending a police inquiry into claims he filmed a former girlfriend without consent.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 15 hours ago

Hwang Hee-chan talks to Football Focus about his journey in football, from South Korea to Red Bull Salzburg, and his 'dream' move to the Premier League with..
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago

North Korea might conduct a nuclear test next year, South Korea's spy agency has said.
Credit: Sky News - Published 1 week ago

South Korea has suspended part of a military agreement after North Korea defied warnings to launch a spy satellite into space.
Credit: Sky News - Published 1 week ago

The King dropped some references to South Korean popular culture as he hosted the country's president at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
Credit: Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min scores twice to help South Korea claim a 3-0 away win against China in World Cup qualifying.
Credit: BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

The King and Queen have welcomed the president of South Korea to the UK ahead of a glittering state banquet in their guests' honour.
Credit: Sky News - Published 1 week ago

During his current visit to South Korea, Army Chief General Manoj Pande met with senior South Korean generals to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral military..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

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