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South Korea quiz

South Korea turns up 8 times across our packs: 2 trivia questions, 11 Explorer photos, capital, outline, one number, flag and the Asia map. Seoul and Busan are among its 11 photos.

8 quizzes·Capital Seoul·11 places in Explorer

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Quick round · 8 questions

8 questions about South Korea only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.

South Korea at a glance

Capital	Seoul
Continent	Asia
Location	Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea
Population	51 million (2025 estimate), 28th of 196
Area	99,720 km², 105th of 196
People per km²	516
Land borders	North Korea (237 km)
Coastline	2,413 km
Highest point	Halla-san, 1,950 m
Official languages	Korean and Korean Sign Language
Flag colours	white and black
Independence	1945, from Japan
Drives on the	right
Calling code	+82
Largest cities	Seoul (10 million), Busan (3.5 million), Incheon (2.8 million), Daegu (Taegu) (2.2 million)
Terrain	Mostly hills and mountains; wide coastal plains in west and south
Climate	Temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter; cold winters
Where the name comes from	Derived from the Chinese name for Goryeo, which was the Korean dynasty that united the peninsula in the 10th century A.D.; the South Korean name "Han'guk" derives from the long form, "Taehan-min'guk," which is itself a derivation from "Daehan-je'guk," which means "the Great Han Empire"
In our quizzes	8 packs

South Korea's one land neighbour is North Korea, across a 237 km border, and the coast runs 2,413 km. South Korea is only 105th by area yet 28th by population, with 516 people to every km².

Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated 6 November 2026.

Where it is

South Korea on the map of Asia. In the Asia map quiz you tap it.

Places to find

11 in Explorer

Seoul, South Korea — **Seoul**
The South Korean capital, where royal palaces sit among skyscrapers on the Han River.
Photo: 라성민 / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Busan, South Korea — **Busan**
South Korea's port city, with a hillside village of pastel houses.
Photo: by lwy / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Bulguksa, South Korea — **Bulguksa**
An 8th-century Silla temple with stone pagodas and bridges to enlightenment.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Changdeokgung, South Korea — **Changdeokgung**
The Joseon palace best loved by its kings, with a Secret Garden.
Photo: Basile Morin / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Hwaseong Fortress, South Korea — **Hwaseong Fortress**
A late 18th-century fortress wall of 5.7 km with gates and watchtowers around Suwon.
Photo: Lance Vanlewen / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

Gyeongbokgung, South Korea — **Gyeongbokgung**
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, with a pavilion on a lotus pond.
Photo: Frank Schulenburg / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence

All 11 South Korea photos in Explorer →

Questions we ask

Question	Answer
Which country's capital is Seoul?	South Korea
What currency does South Korea use?	Won
Which is South Korea’s only land neighbour?	North Korea
What is the population of South Korea? (millions)	52 million

Facts from our quizzes

South Korea has some of the fastest internet connections in the world and one of the highest rates of cosmetic surgery per person. Seoul's Gangnam district is packed with cosmetic clinics.

Ulleungdo. A volcanic island in the Sea of Japan of steep cliffs and few beaches, known for its pumpkin taffy.

Seokguram. An 8th-century granite grotto with a serene seated Buddha facing the sea.

Lotte World Tower. Seoul's 555-metre tower, the tallest building in South Korea.

Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Forty tombs of Korea's Joseon kings and queens, guarded by stone animals.

Namhansanseong. A mountain fortress where the Joseon king took refuge from the Manchu invasion of 1636.

South Korea in our quizzes

North Korea is a wrong choice for Seoul and again for South Korea's flag and outline. North Korea, Japan and China sit beside South Korea in the flag round. North Korea, Japan and China again for the outline.

Trivia asks: “What currency does South Korea use?” The answer is Won. It also asks: “Which is South Korea’s only land neighbour?” (North Korea). The numbers round holds a population of 52 million. Explorer pins 11 photos in South Korea; Ulleungdo and Lotte World Tower are marked hard.

Every South Korea question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.

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Questions and answers

What is the capital of South Korea?

The capital of South Korea is Seoul.

Which continent is South Korea in?

South Korea is in Asia.

What is the population of South Korea?

About 51 million (2025 estimate).

Which countries border South Korea?

South Korea borders North Korea.

What is the highest point in South Korea?

Halla-san, at 1,950 m.

What is the official language of South Korea?

There are 2: Korean and Korean Sign Language.