South Korea
Asia
South Korea is a country in Asia with a population of 51,712,619. Its capital is Seoul and the currency is the South Korean Won (₩). GDP per capita is around $33,000, the main language is Korean.
CapitalSeoul
Population51,712,619
Area100,210 km²
Density516 /km²
ContinentAsia
CurrencySouth Korean Won (₩)
Calling code+82
GDP / capita$33,000 High income
Govt debt54.4% of GDP
Driving sideRight
Population & life expectancy
Population51,748,744
From 9,395,000 in 1800 to 51,748,744 in 2023
Life expectancy84.3 yrs
From 22.2 yrs in 1950 to 84.3 yrs in 2023
Bordering countries
Phrases & audio
- Hello 안녕하세요
- Good morning 좋은 아침
- Good day 좋은 오후
- Good evening 좋은 저녁
- Good night 잘 자요
- Thank you 감사합니다
- Please 부탁합니다
- Excuse me 실례합니다
- Sorry 미안합니다
- 1 일
- 2 이
- 3 삼
- 4 사
- 5 오
- 6 육
- 7 칠
- 8 팔
- 9 구
- 10 십
Frequently asked questions
What country is KR?
KR is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for South Korea, a country in Asia with its capital at Seoul.
What language do they speak in South Korea?
The main language spoken in South Korea is Korean (한국어). Korean for "hello" is "안녕하세요".
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
What is the country calling code for South Korea?
The international dialling code for South Korea is +82. Its two-letter country code is KR.
What currency is used in South Korea?
South Korea uses the South Korean Won (₩), currency code KRW.
What is the population of South Korea?
South Korea has a population of about 51,712,619 people across 100,210 km².