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    South Korea

    South Korea at a glance

    Capital city

    Seoul

    Population

    51.8 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $2,100/month (Statistics Korea, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Free, score 83/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.76/5 — rank 43/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Korean

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    People & culture

    South Korea offers a captivating blend of mist-shrouded mountains and neon-lit urban hubs that feel both futuristic and deeply rooted in tradition. Culturally, you will find a society that deeply values community and respect, alongside a global influence seen in its thriving arts and culinary scenes.