Korea - Wikipedia
Korea (Korean: 한국; RR: Hanguk in South Korea, or Korean: 조선; MR: Chosŏn in North Korea) is a peninsular region in East Asia consisting of the Korean Peninsula (한반도; 韓半島; Hanbando in South Korea, or 조선반도; 朝鮮半島; Chosŏnbando in …
South Korea - Wikipedia
South Korea, [c] officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), [d] is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan.
Korea | History, Peninsula, Rulers, & Facts | Britannica
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 South Korea: History.
South Korea | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population ...
2 days 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 was established by the terms of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War. The capital is …
Korea - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Korea is a peninsula in northeast Asia, Korean Peninsula. Korea became a country (or state) in 918. In 1948, it split into two countries: North Korea and South Korea. North and South Korea and their allies fought against each other in the Korean War. People have lived in Korea for about 15,000 years. Korea is known for its fine silk.
South Koreans turn funeral wreaths and K-pop light sticks ...
1 day ago · Yoon Miyoung, of Seoul-based Dongsung Flower, said she has delivered over 1,000 wreaths since December, exclusively for pro-Yoon supporters. “We’ve sent out so many wreaths that Seoul is running out of flowers,” she said, adding that over one-third of her customers are in their 20s and 30s, with orders coming from outside South Korea including Japan, United …
South Korea country profile - BBC News
Jan 3, 2025 · Provides an overview of South Korea, including key dates and facts about this East Asian country.