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Districts 5950/5960

Learn About the Countries: South Korea

Strategic location in waters of Sea of Japan, Korea Strait, and Yellow Sea. Total land area of Korean Peninsula, including islands. Approximately 70% of land area is made up of mountains and uplands. The population of South Korea is about 45 million; North Korea has an additional 25 million. The seasons are evenly divided. Winters are cold and dry; summers, hot and humid with monsoon rains from mid-July until mid-August.

 

Country Officer

K. Dennis Kim, PhD., PE
(952) 938-2817
kd-kim@enviroscience-ems.com

 

Interesting Facts about South Korea

  • Language: Korean, which will take 3 to 4 months to learn.
  • One of the largest trading partners with Minnesota

South Korea Links of Interest

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