KOREA
| Capital City | Seoul |
| Geographic Location | Located at the East Asia on the south part of Korea Peninsula, South Korea has borders with the East Sea, Yellow Sea and the North Korea. |
| Geographic Coordinates | 37 00 N, 127 30 E |
| Climate | All the four seasons are lived. The continental and monsoon climates are realized |
| Time Zone | GMT +9 |
| Language | KOREAN |
| Other Languages | |
| Monetary Unit | South Korean Won |
Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 0082, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
| Mobile Phone | CDMA |
| Important Phone Nos. | Ambulance 1339, Police 112, Fire Brigade 119 |
| Internet | .kr |
| Opening Hours | Banks; 9a.m. - 5p.m. (Mon-Fri) Shops; 10:30a.m. - 8p.m. (Mon-Sat) Public Offices; 9a.m. -6p.m. (Mon-Sat) |
| Public Holidays | Constitution Day ( 17 July), Liberation Day ( 15 August), Chuseok ( 24 – 26 September), Christmas (25 December), Labor Day (1 May), Parents’ Day (8 May), New Year (1 January), Seollal (17 February), Independence Movement Day (1 March), Children’s Day (5 May), Buddha’s Birthday (24 May), the main holiday season (July-August). |
| Electric | 220V 60HzHz |
General Information
Fortresses most of which are accepted as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, temples and palaces are among the main tourism values of the South Korea. The country geography is one of the most mountanious ones on the earth. The Yellow Sea, Korea Strait and the East Sea coasts are decorated with excellent beaches.
Especially the south and west parts of country are home to many islands. Hongdo Island placed at 115 km off the Mokko Port, Oedo Heaven Island comprising the Hallyeo National Sea Park and Geojedo Island which is the second biggest island of country are the most popular ones.
Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung and Changdeokgung palaces situated at Seoul and Suwonhwaseong Fortress are among the best palaces and fortresses found within the borders of South Korea.
Countless Public Villages are the most conspicuous reflections of the country-wide social life. Korea Public Village placed at Gyeonggi-do, Andong Hahoe Village found in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Namsangol Hanok Village located at Seoul and Icheon Ceramic Village situated in Gyeonggi-do are the best examples to such residential areas.
The lakes and caves spread in the country geography captivate the person. Jusanji Lake at Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongpoho Lake at Gangweon-do, Gosudonggul Cave at Chungcheongbuk-do and Manjanggul Cave at Jeju-do Island are among the best ones that you should absolutely visit.
Especially the south and west parts of country are home to many islands. Hongdo Island placed at 115 km off the Mokko Port, Oedo Heaven Island comprising the Hallyeo National Sea Park and Geojedo Island which is the second biggest island of country are the most popular ones.
Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung and Changdeokgung palaces situated at Seoul and Suwonhwaseong Fortress are among the best palaces and fortresses found within the borders of South Korea.
Countless Public Villages are the most conspicuous reflections of the country-wide social life. Korea Public Village placed at Gyeonggi-do, Andong Hahoe Village found in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Namsangol Hanok Village located at Seoul and Icheon Ceramic Village situated in Gyeonggi-do are the best examples to such residential areas.
The lakes and caves spread in the country geography captivate the person. Jusanji Lake at Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongpoho Lake at Gangweon-do, Gosudonggul Cave at Chungcheongbuk-do and Manjanggul Cave at Jeju-do Island are among the best ones that you should absolutely visit.
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