South Korea
Asia · Eastern Asia
- Capital
- Seoul
Famous for
- Animal Korean magpie
- Food Kimchi
- Festival Chuseok
- Landmark Gyeongbokgung
- Sport Baseball
Three facts
Country
Traditional Korean homes used ondol, an underfloor heating system that channels heat beneath the floor.
Capital: Seoul
Seoul uncovered and restored the Cheonggyecheon stream after removing an elevated motorway built over it.
Flag
South Korea's four black trigrams represent heaven, earth, water and fire.
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