What is the Capital of South Korea?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of South Korea is Seoul. South Korea is located in Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 51,159,889. The official currency is the South Korean won and the primary language spoken is Korean.
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Seoul at a glance
| Capital city | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Country | South Korea (Republic of Korea) |
| Region | Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 51,159,889 (30th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+09:00 |
| Currency | South Korean won (KRW) |
| Calling code | +82 |
| Emergency number | 112 (police) / 119 (fire & ambulance) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering South Korea
- Pyongyang, capital of North Korea
South Korea in context
- South Korea covers 100,210 km², making it the 107th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 511 people per km² ranks 16th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: North Korea.
- With 51,159,889 people, South Korea holds about 3.1% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- South Korea is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of South Korea — FAQ
What is the capital of South Korea?
The capital of South Korea is Seoul.
Is Seoul the largest city in South Korea?
Yes — Seoul is both the capital and the largest city of South Korea.
What country is Seoul in?
Seoul is the capital city of South Korea.
What continent is Seoul in?
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is located in Asia.
Is Seoul the capital of South Korea?
Yes — Seoul is the capital of South Korea (official name: Republic of Korea).
Seoul is the capital of which country?
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, in Eastern Asia.
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