South Korea Population: 48,598,175 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Seoul [ Select Another Country ]

Tabular Data - Issues for South Korea

International Disputes :

Military Demarcation Line within the 4-km wide Demilitarized Zone has separated North from South Korea since 1953; periodic maritime disputes with North Korea; intensified media coverage and protests highlight dispute over Liancourt Rocks (Tok-do/Take-shima) in rich fishing grounds also claimed by Japan.