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The geography of South Korea is mostly dominated by water. South Korea is about one-fifth the size of North Korea and considerably less mountainous since it is a true peninsula.

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Seoul, South Korea, the nation's capital and one of the world's largest cities. It lies on the Han River in the northwestern part of the country, near the Yellow Sea and the North Korean border. See more »

Geography of South Korea

Geography of South Korea

South Korea, a country of eastern Asia. It occupies the southern part of the Korean peninsula, between the Sea of Japan on the east and the Yellow Sea on the west.

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Geography of Pusan

Pusan, South Korea, the second largest city in the nation and one of four South Korean cities with provincial status.

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Geography of Seoul

Seoul, South Korea, the nation's capital and one of the world's largest cities. It lies on the Han River in the northwestern part of the country, near the Yellow Sea and the North Korean border.

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Geography of Taegu

Taegu, South Korea, the capital of North Kyongsang province. It is about 150 miles (240 km) southeast of Seoul, the national capital.

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Geography of Taejon

Taejon, South Korea, the capital of South Chungchong province. It lies near the Kum River about 85 miles (137 km) southeast of Seoul, the national capital.

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