Country Information

The Republic of Korea is a state which is situated in East Asia, located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.

Capital:

Seoul.

Region:

Аsia (Far East).

Теrritory:

99,274 кm²

Population:

51,736,224 people (2017).

Foundation date:

1945 year

Official language:

Коrean language

Adminitrative division

9 provinces and 5 cities of central subordination.

Public administration:

Presidential Republic.

Head of the country:

President.

The highest legislative body:

Unicameral Parliament (National Assembly),
term of 4 years.

The highest executive body:

State Council

Currency unit:

South Korean Won (KRW).