South Korea
South Korea · KOR · East Asia
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Overview
South Korea is a high-tech industrialized nation with a strong export-oriented economy, known for its innovation in electronics, automobiles, and shipbuilding. It faces ongoing geopolitical challenges from North Korea and maintains a robust alliance with the United States.
Leadership
Yoon Suk-yeol
President
GOVERNMENT: Unitary presidential republic
Han Duck-soo
Cho Tae-yul
Choi Sang-mok
Economy
$1.9T
$38.5K
+2.3%
2.2%
2.8%
Trade
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Recent Events (3)
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Seoul summons Ukraine envoy
Seoul summons the Ukraine envoy and demands an apology after Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer.
Seoul demands apology after Zelenskyy unilaterally reveals North Korean prisoners of war transfer
Seoul is demanding an apology after Zelenskyy revealed a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war.