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South Korea
K-Pop Heart, Tech Powerhouse
Overview
A dynamic East Asian tiger economy, blending ancient temple culture with K-pop global influence, cutting-edge technology, and one of the world's fastest internet speeds.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Land Area
100,210 km²
Capital
Seoul
Languages
Korean
Currencies
South Korean won (₩)
At a Glance
74
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
64
Freedom
82
Security
75
Life Expectancy
83.8 yrs
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Urbanization
81%
Cost Index
62
Housing Index
41
Healthcare Access
66/100
Climate
Average Temperature
11.4°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Ulleung-gun 14.7°C
2 Pohang-si 13.5°C
3 Yeongdeok-gun 13.1°C
4 Yeongyang-gun 13.1°C
5 Uljin-gun 12.8°C
Cities
Gunpo-si Yeongdong-gun Andong-si Bonghwa-gun Cheongdo-gun Chilgok-gun Gimcheon-si Goryeong-gun Gumi-si Gunwi-gun Gyeongsan-si Jenzan
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 62
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 41
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 2.50%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 31/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 6/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 162 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 113
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.81% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 276 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 18/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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