With rich and unique culture and art, museums, temples, historic attractions, and advanced industry, South Korea is one of the Asia's favorite business and leisure travel destinations.

South Korea is located in Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the East Sea (Sea of Japan) and the Yellow Sea. South Korea has land area about 98,190 square kilometers, slightly larger than Indiana State of the United States.

South Korea has about 48,598,175 (July 2004 estimate) population. Korean is the official language. However, English is widely taught in junior high and high school.

As one of the Four Dragons of East Asia, South Korea has achieved an incredible record of growth in economics. After three decades development, today its GDP per capita is seven times India's, 13 times North Korea's, and comparable to the lesser economies of the European Union. This success through the late 1980s was achieved by a system of close government/business ties, including directed credit, import restrictions, sponsorship of specific industries, and a strong labor effort. South Korea is now an economic power in the Asia-Pacific region, and a major manufacturer of micro-electronic components, computers, audio-video equipment, automobiles and many other hi-tech products.

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a beautiful modern city with many tourist attractions. Kyongbaok Palace, National Museum, Chogyesa Temple, Korean Folk Village at Suwon (south of Seoul) are some sightseeing highlights. Seoul is also a shopping paradise with large department stores, open markets and duty-free shops.

Kyongju is another travel destination. Tumuli Park, Shilla Kiln, Chomsungdae Astronomical Observatory Tower, and Anapji Pond are some attractions in Kyongju. From Kyongju to Pusan, you will find Pulguksa Temple, Tongdosa Temple, Yongdusan Park and some other tourist attractions of this unique and beautiful nation.