Republic of Korea (South Korea)
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Introduction
Below is an introduction to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the following list of information sheets can be found in the 'Facts & Articles' section (top menu).
- School Life in South Korea
- South Korean Culture and Lifestyle
- South Korean Holidays and Celebrations
Location of Korea
Republic of Korea flag
In 1948, the country of Korea was divided into two countries and they now have different government systems and ways of life. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is also known as North Korea and the Republic of Korea (ROK) is South Korea.
The population of South Korea is approximately 48.6 millon people and its capital is Seoul. The official language spoken in South Korea is 'Korean' and English is the preferred second language.
More information about South Korea, its people and culture can be found by visiting the following websites:
- Information about the Republic of Korea: www.dfat.gov.au/geo/rok/index.html
- The Australian Embassy in Seoul: www.southkorea.embassy.gov.au/seol/home.html
- The Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF): www.dfat.gov.au/akf
- The official website of the Republic of Korea: www.korea.net
- The Embassy of the Republic of Korea: www.korea.org.au
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The Republic of Korea articles in 'Facts & Articles for Students' are supported by the Australian Government through the Australia-Korea Foundation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.