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  • India and South Korea agreed to deepen defense ties during the Indian Defence Minister’s visit.
  • South Korea is an East Asian country on the southern Korean Peninsula, sharing a land boundary with North Korea at the 38th Parallel.
  • Key geographical features include the Korea Strait separating it from Japan, Hallasan peak on Jeju Island, and major rivers like Han, Geum, and Nakdong.

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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.
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Korea Strait

A strait that runs between South Korea and Japan, connecting the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan. It is divided into the Western Channel and the Tsushima Strait.

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A marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean, forming the western part of the East Asian continental sea. It is bordered by China, Taiwan, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula.

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