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South Korea Flag South Korea, formally the Republic of Korea (ROK) is a country in East Asia. It is one of two states located in the Korean Peninsula, the other being North Korea (the Democratic People's Republic of Korea), which South Korea borders to the North. Both countries claim sovereignty over the entire peninsula, and, although there is a ceasefire, are formally still at war ( tension bubbles up from time to time, and there are occasional military incidents, but open warfare between the two ended in 1953).

South Korea is surrounded by seas on three sides. To the West is the Yellow Sea, across while lies the People's Republic of China. To the East is the Sea of Japan, across which lies Japan. To the South, is the East China Sea. The East China Sea and Sea of Japan are joined by the Korea Strait, which is the narrowest gap between Korea and Japan - just 120 miles (200 kilometers).

As of 2007, South Korea had an estimated population of 49,024,737. Almost half the country's population, perhaps as many as 23 million people, live in the metropolitan area of Seoul, which is the country's capital and largest city.

Neon Signs in Street, Gwangju, Jeollanam-Do, South Korea
Neon Signs in Street, Gwangju, Jeollanam-Do, South Korea Photographic Print
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Exterior of Pulguksa Temple, Unesco World Heritage Site, Kyongju, South Korea, Korea
Exterior of Pulguksa Temple, Unesco World Heritage Site, Kyongju, South Korea, Korea Photographic Print
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Here are some books about travel to South Korea:

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Frommer's South Korea (Frommer's Complete Guides)
By Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee

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Paperback (448 pages)

Frommer s South Korea (Frommer s Complete Guides)
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In Frommer's South Korea, you'll find out how to:
  • Steer away from the touristy and the inauthentic and see the real heart of South Korea.
  • Eat a Hanjeongsik (full-course meal) in a neighborhood cafe in Seoul, attend the Busar Film Festival, shop for the country's best fabrics (ramie fabrics) at the markets in Hansan, and hike the Seoraksan Mountains (or just buy the area's famous mushrooms and honey)
  • Seek out tea houses, limestone caves, Buddhist temples, hot springs, battlegrounds, and parks throughout the region.
  • Travel South Korea like a pro with our candid advice and handy Korean-language glossary.
  • Also included are accurate regional and town maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, a glossary of Korean cuisine, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!
Lonely Planet Seoul (City Travel Guide)
By Martin Robinson

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Lonely Planet Seoul (City Travel Guide)
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Discover Seoul

Find out how eating with chopsticks made of metal can prevent assassination
Learn the secret to navigating Seoul streets - be the only traveler in town who isn't lost!
Check the dress code for a daytrip to one of the weirdest places on earth, the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea
Shop 24 hours a day at the raucous Namdaemun Market

In This Guide:

Weeks of rigorous on-the-ground research by two expert authors: one an experienced travel writer, the other based right here in Seoul
Discover Seoul's hidden, winding back-street alleyways - explore the city that even the local expats never find
How to indulge your tastebuds at any time of the day or night - where to sample the best fiery traditional barbequed beef strips or Italian-Korean fusion foods
South Korea (Insight Guides)
By Ray Bartlett

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South Korea (Insight Guides)
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This book contains detailed coverage of the whole of South Korea, with chapters covering the major cities and every area, full color mapping throughout, and useful practical information.


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