Country codes South Korea
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
KR
ALPHA-3
KOR
The two-letter code for South Korea is KR, and the three-letter code is KOR, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+82
The dialing code for South Korea is +82, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.kr
The top-level domain (TLD) for South Korea is .kr, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Korea |
| Capital | Seoul |
| Region | Asia |
| Sub Region | Eastern Asia |
South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is located in the Eastern Asia sub-region of the larger Asia continent with Seoul serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Won |
| Alphabetic Code | KRW |
| Numeric Code | 410 |
South Korea uses the Won (KRW) as its official currency, with the numeric code 410.
Languages
There are a total of 2 official languages spoken in South Korea. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia / Seoul | +09:00 | +09:00 | |
| ROK | +09:00 | +09:00 |
Explore the various timezones across South Korea. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Busan-gwangyeoksi (Busan) | metropolitan city | KR-26 |
| Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk) | province | KR-43 |
| Chungcheongnam-do (Chungnam) | province | KR-44 |
| Daegu-gwangyeoksi (Daegu) | metropolitan city | KR-27 |
| Daejeon-gwangyeoksi (Daejeon) | metropolitan city | KR-30 |
| Gangwon-teukbyeoljachido (Gangwon) | special self-governing province | KR-42 |
| Gwangju-gwangyeoksi (Gwangju) | metropolitan city | KR-29 |
| Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi) | province | KR-41 |
| Gyeongsangbuk-do (Gyeongbuk) | province | KR-47 |
| Gyeongsangnam-do (Gyeongnam) | province | KR-48 |
| Incheon-gwangyeoksi (Incheon) | metropolitan city | KR-28 |
| Jeju-teukbyeoljachido (Jeju) | special self-governing province | KR-49 |
| Jeollabuk-do (Jeonbuk) | province | KR-45 |
| Jeollanam-do (Jeonnam) | province | KR-46 |
| Sejong | special self-governing city | KR-50 |
| Seoul-teukbyeolsi (Seoul) | special city | KR-11 |
| Ulsan-gwangyeoksi (Ulsan) | metropolitan city | KR-31 |
Explore the subdivisions of South Korea, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
South Korea shares its borders with North Korea.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about South Korea's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the South Korea Wikipedia page.
To learn more about South Korea's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for South Korea.
For geographical info about South Korea, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.