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South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone; though it also claims the land border with China and Russia. The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of 51.96 million, of which half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Busan, Daegu, and Incheon.
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Elderly couple injured in South Korea after sinkhole swallows car An elderly couple has been taken to hospital after the car they were in fell into a sinkhole in South Korea on Thursday, local media reports have said.Sky News - Published | |
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Son scores twice as Spurs win Team K League friendly Tottenham and South Korea captain Son Heung-min scores twice as Spurs beat Team K League 4-3, while Newcastle beat Uruwa Red Diamonds 4-1.BBC Sport - Published | |
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