South Korea

Formation

August 15, 1948

Capital

Seoul

Population

51.74 million (2021)

South Korea

About

A country in East Asia that is in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea. In 1950, a North Korean invasion began the Korean War, in which the American-led United Nations supported the South. It is a member of the OECD's Development Assistance Committee, the G20, the IPEF, and the Paris Club.

Trivia

South Koreans are considered one year old when born. The country is famous for K-pop, cosmetics and Korean dramas. South Koreans believe that blood type contributes to a person’s personality and characteristics.

Celebrities Born In South Korea