South Korea

South Korea

South Korea (Korean: 한국, Hanguk), officially the Republic of Korea (Korean: 대한민국, Daehan Minguk), is a country in East Asia.

Pronunciation

• English: /saʊθ kɔːˈriːə/
• Korean: [han.ɡuk̚]

Etymology

The name "Korea" is derived from the name of the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo, also known as Koryŏ. The southern part of the peninsula was named "South Korea" after the division of Korea in 1945.

Related Terms

• North Korea
• Seoul
• Korean War
• Korean language
• Korean culture
• Korean cuisine
• K-pop
• K-drama
• Korean history
• Korean Peninsula
• East Asia
• Asia

South Korea is located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. The country is bordered by North Korea to the north, the Yellow Sea to the west, the Sea of Japan to the east, and the Korea Strait to the south. The capital and largest city is Seoul.

South Korea is known for its significant advancements in technology, including the production of electronics, automobiles, ships, machinery, petrochemicals and robotics. The country is also known for its rich Korean culture, including Korean cuisine, K-pop, and K-drama.

The official language is Korean, and the country's history dates back to the founding of the ancient kingdom of Gojoseon in 2333 BC. South Korea's modern history began with its liberation from Japanese rule in 1945, followed by the Korean War from 1950 to 1953.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on South Korea
• Wikipedia's article - South Korea

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