Overview
South Korea is a country in Asia, with its capital at Seoul.
Key facts
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Currency | KRW |
About the country
South Korea is a country in Asia.
The capital city is Seoul.
Practical information
The currency is the KRW (Won).
The main language spoken is Korean.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in South Korea by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in South Korea
Among the places worth a look in South Korea are Seoul, Jeonju, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Gwangju, Ulsan, Changwon, Cheongju-si and Daejeon — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to South Korea usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in South Korea
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Getting around South Korea
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.