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Neighboring Countries of South Korea
South Korea shares land borders with 1 country: North Korea (237 km).
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Countries bordering South Korea
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for South Korea citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 North Korea |
Pyongyang | Visa required |
Geography of South Korea
Location
Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea
Area
99,720 km² — slightly smaller than Pennsylvania; slightly larger than Indiana
Terrain
Mostly hills and mountains; wide coastal plains in west and south
Climate
Temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter; cold winters
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Halla-san 1,950 m. Lowest: Sea of Japan 0 m. Mean elevation: 282 m.
Natural resources
Coal, tungsten, graphite, molybdenum, lead, hydropower potential
Natural hazards
Occasional typhoons bring high winds and floods; low-level seismic activity common in southwest volcanism: Halla (1,950 m) is considered historically active; it has not erupted in many centuries
Good to know
Strategic location on Korea Strait; about 3,000 mostly small and uninhabited islands lie off the western and southern coasts
Neighbours of South Korea's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
China
Russia
Neighboring countries of Brunei
Neighboring countries of Qatar
Neighboring countries of Timor-LesteFrequently asked questions about the borders of South Korea
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Is South Korea landlocked?
How long are the land borders of South Korea?
Do South Korea citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?
What is the highest point of South Korea?
Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).