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South Korea's Amazing Cities!

Discover the super-sized cities of South Korea, from the biggest capital to bustling towns!

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Vietnam War Memorial

Vietnam War Memorial

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The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012
The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012
The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012
The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012
The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012
The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012
The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012
The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012
The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012
Vietnam War Memorial
The Mommy and Me Tea - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 14 July 2012

Key Facts

Location
Eastern Asia.
Population
Millions of people live in South Korean cities.
Capital City
Seoul.
Languages
Korean.
Fun Fact
Seoul is so big, it's called a 'Special City' because it's in charge of itself!

Where Are They Hiding?

Imagine a country shaped like a pointy boot! That's South Korea, sitting on the eastern side of Asia. Its cities are spread out, with some right by the coast where you can see the ocean, and others tucked inland.

The biggest city, Seoul, is like the brain of the country, and it's super busy! Many cities have mountains nearby, making them look like they're peeking out from behind green giants. It's a land of exciting places to explore!

City Superpowers!

South Korea has cities with special powers! Seoul is the 'Special City,' which means it's super important and in charge of lots of things. Then there are six 'Metropolitan Cities,' which are like giant playgrounds, each bigger than the last!

These are so big they have their own special rules. Smaller cities are called 'si,' and they are like smaller neighborhoods that are part of bigger provinces, kind of like how your classroom is part of your school.

Who Lives There?

Millions of people call these South Korean cities home! In the biggest cities, like Seoul, you'll find more people than in a huge stadium filled with cheering fans. People in South Korea speak Korean, a language with its own cool alphabet called Hangeul.

They love their traditions, like celebrating holidays with special foods and wearing beautiful clothes. Life in the cities is fast and exciting, with lots of new things happening every day.

What Do They Do All Day?

The cities in South Korea are buzzing with activity! Many people work in amazing factories that build things like cars and phones that people all over the world use. Others work in super tall buildings, helping businesses grow.

They also love to learn! There are lots of schools and universities where kids and grown-ups go to study and become experts in all sorts of cool subjects, from science to art.

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