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South Korea - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area: 

100,363 sq km (38,768 sq miles).

Population: 

51.67 million (2025).

Population density: 

531 per sq km.

Capital: 

Seoul.

Government: 

Republic.

Head of state: 

President Lee Jae Myung since 2025.

Head of government: 

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok since 2025.

Electricity: 

220 volts AC, 60Hz.

South Korea uses Type C and Type F plugs:
• Type C: Two round pins (ungrounded).
• Type F: Two round pins with two earthing clips on the side (grounded).

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