South Korea

South Korea:

The Indian Defence minister and Minister of National Defence, South Korea held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul.

• South Korea occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula.
• Bordering Country: North Korea
• Maritime Borders: To the east by the East Sea (Sea of Japan), to the south by the East China Sea, and to the west by the Yellow Sea.
• To the southeast it is separated from the Japanese island of Tsushima by the Korea Strait.
• Geographical Features of South Korea:
  • South Korea has a continental climate, with hot, rainy summers and cold winters.
  • Major Rivers: Han River, Nakdong River.
  • Major Islands: Jeju Island in the Korea Strait is the largest island.
  • Mountains: The country is dominated by the Taebaek Mountain range along the eastern coast.
  • Highest Peak: Mount Halla on Jeju Island (1,950 meters), an extinct volcano.
  • Natural Resources: The most important reserves are anthracite coal, iron ore, graphite, gold, silver, tungsten, lead, and zinc.