South Korea

Capital: Seoul

Region: Asia

South Korea is known for K-pop, ancient temples, high-tech cities, and delicious cuisine. Seoul blends modern skyscrapers with Buddhist temples and palaces.

Fun Facts about South Korea

• South Korea has the fastest average internet speed in the world
• Koreans add a year to their age at birth and another on New Year's Day
• The country has the world's highest rate of plastic surgery per capita