East Asia includes Japan, Korea, China, Mongolia, and Taiwan. Region lies mostly in temperate zone with similar climate to Europe. Northern Asia features numerous low-elevation mountain ranges. Central China contains distinctive warm temperate flora
Population reached 52,499,621 as of January 2025. Population density is 526.5 people per square kilometer. Total area is 99,720 km² (38,502 mi²)
Korean reunification flag features three different versions from different sources. South Korean flag symbolizes peaceful co-existence or unification
Paleolithic era began 500,000 years ago on Korean Peninsula. Earliest Korean pottery dates to 8000 BC. Gojoseon kingdom founded in 2333 BC by mythical Dangun. Jin state formed in southern Korea by 3rd century BC
Seoul is South Korea's capital and largest city, with 9.6 million residents as of 2024. The Seoul Metropolitan Area is the world's sixth largest metropolitan economy. The city is located in northwest South Korea, bordered by eight mountains
South Korea occupies southern half of Korean Peninsula, bordering North Korea. Population is 51.96 million, with half living in Seoul Capital Area. Country borders Yellow Sea to west and Sea of Japan to east