Since the end of World War II in Asia in 1945, it has been politically divided at or near the 38th parallel between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea; DPRK) and South …

Oct 15, 2025 · Korea, history of the Korean Peninsula from prehistoric times to the 1953 armistice ending the Korean War (1950–53). For later developments, see North Korea: History; and …

Find all you need to know about Korea from culture, food, traditions, and history to practical tips like exchanging money, power voltage, and how to handle emergency situations during your …

Korea is now a modernized vibrant nation that still maintains its traditional culture. The Republic of Korea is a small country on the far eastern edge of Asia. Although it ranks 109th in the world in …

Located at the center of Northeast Asia, the Korean Peninsula neighbors China, Russia, and Japan. Under the World Geodetic System, it lies between 33 and 43 degrees north latitude …

2 days ago · South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket in the fourth of six launches planned through 2027.

1 day ago · South Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the southern portion of the Korean peninsula. It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2.5 miles (4 km) wide that …

Nov 17, 2025 · South Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border The Koreas’ 155-mile-long, 2½-mile-wide border is one of the world’s most heavily armed …

The flag of South Korea The Emblem of South Korea An enlargeable map of South Korea The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to South Korea: South Korea …

ABOUT KOREA is an official material that has been published by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism since 1973 to provide accurate information about Korean lifestyle, society, culture …