South Korea
Geographical & General Info
- Capital: Seoul
- Population: approx. 51.7 million
- Languages: Korean (official)
- Area: 100,210 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+9 (KST)
- Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
- Flag Colors: White, red, blue, black (featuring Taegeuk and 4 trigrams)
- National Holiday: August 15 (Gwangbokjeol)
- National Anthem: Aegukga
- Neighboring Countries: North Korea
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Seoul
- Busan
- Incheon
- Daegu
- Daejeon
- Gwangju
- Suwon
- Ulsan
- Yongin
- Goyang
- Changwon
- Seongnam
- Cheongju
- Bucheon
- Jeonju
Top 15 Attractions
- Gyeongbokgung Palace (Seoul)
- N Seoul Tower & Namsan Park
- Jeju Island (Hallasan & Manjanggul Cave)
- Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- Bukchon Hanok Village (Seoul)
- Haeundae Beach (Busan)
- Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto (Gyeongju, UNESCO)
- Jeonju Hanok Village
- Seoraksan National Park
- Gamcheon Culture Village (Busan)
- Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden
- Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO)
- Myeongdong Shopping District (Seoul)
- Nami Island
- Yongpyong Ski Resort
Climate and Nature
South Korea features a temperate continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid driven by East Asian monsoons, while winters are cold, dry, and bring heavy snowfall to the mountainous eastern regions. Mountains cover over 60% of the terrain, framed by scenic coastlines, archipelagos, and national parks like Seoraksan and volcanic Mount Hallasan on Jeju Island.
Culture and Gastronomy
Korean culture balances centuries-old Confucian heritage with a global pop culture phenomenon (the Hallyu wave encompassing K-Pop and K-Dramas). Gastronomy is communal and centered around fermentation. Signature dishes include Kimchi (spiced fermented cabbage), Korean BBQ (Samgyeopsal and Bulgogi), Bibimbap, Tteokbokki, and Korean fried chicken, accompanied by an array of Banchan side dishes.
Economy
South Korea is a major global high-tech and industrial superpower. Anchored by world-renowned industrial conglomerates (Chaebols) such as Samsung, Hyundai, and LG, the economy leads globally in semiconductors, electronics, automotive engineering, shipbuilding, and digital entertainment infrastructure.
Did you know?
- The Korean alphabet, Hangul, was scientifically created in the 15th century by King Sejong the Great to increase public literacy?
- South Korea hosted the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in the mountainous region of Pyeongchang?
- Jeju Island is home to the Haenyeo, a community of free-diving women who harvest seafood without oxygen equipment?
- South Korea consistently ranks among the top countries worldwide for internet connectivity speed and technological integration?
- Kimchi is so essential to Korean cuisine that over 200 distinct varieties exist and many households have dedicated Kimchi refrigerators?
Live footage: Discover South Korea via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in South Korea and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from South Korea: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in South Korea: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from South Korea in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
