south korea

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a democratic country located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. Its capital is Seoul. With a population of around 51 million, it has a highly developed economy, known for major companies like Samsung and Hyundai. The official language is Korean, and its culture blends tradition with modernity, especially through K-pop and Korean cuisine. South Korea is also a technological leader with some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. It shares a border with North Korea and maintains a strong military alliance with the U.S.