
Republic of Korea (Capital: Seoul)
India, South Korea agree to deepen defence ties during the Indian Defence Minister’s visit.
Political Features
- Location: East Asian country located on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.
- Boundary: Shares a land boundary with North Korea in the north.
- 38th Parallel: The 38°N latitude broadly separates South Korea from North Korea.
- Maritime Boundaries: Sea of Japan (East), East China Sea (South) and Yellow Sea (West)
Geographical Features
- Strait: Korea Strait separates South Korea from Japan’s Tsushima Islands.
- Highest Peak: Hallasan on Jeju Island.
- Major Rivers: Han, Geum, and Nakdong Rivers.