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Explore this page and click on Joy's Travel Journal post to learn more about South Korea.  We've also included some great art creations from Joy's friends around the world.

Joy says...

Annyeonghaseyo chingu!

I can't wait to share my adventure in South Korea with you all! I visited for Children's Day, a holiday that is celebrated in many countries around the world. Every country has its own take on it and it was exciting to learn how it is celebrated in South Korea.

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Read Joy's travel journal

You can read all about Joy's visit to South Korea in his Travel Journal post, below:

Fast facts

Continent

Asia

Country

People's Republic Korea

Capital City

Seoul

Language

Korean

How to say “hello” 

Ann-yeong-haseyo

Population

Over 51 million

Currency

South Korean Won (KRW)

Area

37,901 square miles
98,190 square kilometers

Terrain

A 750 mile long peninsula with many mountains. South Korea is home to 21 national parks but most of the wild forests are located in the mountains.

Climate

South Korea has a moderate climate with four seasons. The rainy season (July-August) is the hottest time of year, with December-February being the coldest.

What to See

Seongsan Sunrise Peak, Changdeokgung Palace, Seoraksan National Park, Gyeongju, Jeju Island, Ggotji Beach, Gwangjang Market and Korean Folk Village.

 

Where is it?

SKorea_Map

South Korea's Flag

South Korea

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