Facts about Korea • 한국 • KR • KO

Korea (officially called the Republic of Korea) is a country located in East Asia, sharing a land border with North Korea to the north and separated by the Korean Strait from Japan to the east. The capital and largest city is Seoul. The official language is Korean, and the currency is the South Korean won (KRW). South Korea has a vibrant culture, including K-pop music, traditional Korean cuisine, and technology industries.