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South Korea Neighboring Countries

South Korea is located in Eastern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Seoul. The official language is Korean. The currency is South Korean won.

What are the neighboring countries of South Korea? South Korea shares land borders with 1 country. These South Korea neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places South Korea at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The South Korea neighboring countries are: North Korea. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between South Korea and its border countries. The map highlights South Korea in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring South Korea

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Neighboring Countries of South Korea (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border South Korea?

South Korea shares land borders with 1 country.

What are the neighboring countries of South Korea?

The neighboring countries of South Korea are: North Korea.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as South Korea?

Countries in Asia with 1 land border: Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, Brunei, Qatar, Macau.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than South Korea?

Countries in Asia with more than 1 land borders: Bhutan, Laos, Turkey, China, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, and 27 more....

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than South Korea?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 1 land borders: Sri Lanka, Japan, Maldives, Bahrain, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines.

What are the capitals of countries bordering South Korea?

The capitals of countries bordering South Korea are:
  • North Korea: Pyongyang

What are the country codes of South Korea's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of South Korea's neighbors are:
  • North Korea: KP (ISO 2) / PRK (ISO 3)