City: South Korea
Status: Sovereign state
Capital
and largest city: Seoul
37°33′N 126°58′E / 37.550°N 126.967°E / 37.550; 126.967
Official languages: Korean
Korean Sign Language
Official script: Hangul
Ethnic groups: Predominately Korean. No official statistics
Religion: 56.9% Unknown
27.6% Christianity
—19.7% Protestant
—7.9% Catholic
15.5% Korean Buddhism
Demonym: South Korean
Korean
Government: Unitary presidential
constitutional republic
• President: Moon Jae-in
• Prime Minister: Lee Nak-yeon
• Speaker of the National Assembly: Chung Sye-kyun
• Chief Justice: Kim Myeong-soo
• President of Constitutional Court: Lee Jin-Sung
Legislature: National Assembly
Formation• First Kingdom: c. 7th century BC
• Three Kingdoms: 18 BC
• North-South Kingdoms: 698
• Goryeo dynasty: 918
• Joseon dynasty: 1392
• Korean empire: October 12, 1897
• Japan-Korea Treaty: August 29, 1910
• Declaration of Independence: March 1, 1919
• Provisional Government: April 13, 1919
• Independence from Japan: August 15, 1945
• First Republic: August 15, 1948
• Current constitution: February 25, 1988
• Admitted to the United Nations: September 17, 1991
Area• Total: 100,210 km (38,690 sq mi) (107th)
• Water (%): 0.3 (301 km / 116 mi)
Population• 2017 estimate: 51,446,201 (27th)
• Density: 507/km (1,313.1/sq mi) (23rd)
GDP (PPP): 2018 estimate
• Total: $2.029 trillion (13th)
• Per capita: $41,173 (28th)
GDP (nominal): 2018 estimate
• Total: $1.53 trillion (11th)
• Per capita: $30,919 (29th)
Gini (2015): 29.5
low
HDI (2015): 0.901
very high · 18th
Currency: South Korean won (₩)
(KRW)
Time zone: Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
Date format: yyyy년 m월 d일
yyyy. m. d. (CE)
Drives on the: right
Calling code: +82
ISO 3166 code: KR
Internet TLD: .kr
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Coordinates: 36°N 128°E / 36°N 128°E / 36; 128
Restaurants in South Korea
1. Eunpa Lake Park
9, Eunpasunhwan-gil, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do 54146 South Korea +82 63-454-4896 http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1601858
Excellent
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By XamatTomax - Fort Wayne, United States
I always enjoyed walking around this area. There’s a beautiful lake with a fountain. It’s great for a solo trip with your camera, going for a stroll with someone, or taking the family out to enjoy the day. I loved walking around Eunpa during all seasons. Bundle up and enjoy the snow covered ground and trees, or bring sunscreen and enjoy the lake on a hot sunny day. My favorite time is when the weather is a little cooler and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. It’s very picturesque.
2. Yeongjong Sea Side Rail Bike
3. Hwangsan Park
4. Yeosu Ocean Rail Bike
5. Onchonchon Citizen's Park
39, Oncheoncheonnam-ro, Yeonje-gu Onchonchon Citizens Park Management Office, Busan 47560 South Korea +82 51-550-4000 https://tour.busan.go.kr/board/view.busan?boardId=ATTRACTION&menuCd=DOM_000000102001005000&dataSid=323
Excellent
50%
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20%
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
6. Cheongdo Rail Bike
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Well Being Park
373-3 Sangdong-dong, Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do South Korea http://www.geojeexpatguide.com/gohyeon.html
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. 경강 레일바이크
9. Daecheon Sky Bike
10. Tangeumho Rainbow Road
11, Tappyeong-ri, Jungangtap-myeon, Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do South Korea +82 43-855-7361 http://www.chungju.go.kr/tour/index.do
