page_title: Outline of South Korea
section_title: Environment of South Korea
hierarchical_section_title: Outline of South Korea / Geography of South Korea / Environment of South Korea
context_page_description: The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to South Korea:
  South Korea – densely populated sovereign presidential republic located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. Also known as the "Land of the Morning Calm". It is neighbored by China to the west, Japan to the east and North Korea to the north. South Korea's capital and largest city is Seoul, the world's second largest metropolitan city.
  Korea has a history of 5,000 years, with its foundation dating back to 2333 BC by the legendary Dangun. Following the unification of the Three Korean Kingdoms under Silla in AD 668, Korea went through the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasty as one nation until annexed by Japan in 1910. After Japan's defeat in World War II, Korea was divided, and South Korea was established in 1948. It has since developed a successful democracy, maintaining a strong alliance with the United States.
  South Korea has the fourth-largest economy in Asia. It had one of the world's fastest growing economies from the 1960s until 1980 and is now considered a developed economy. It is a G20 and OECD member.
context_section_description: Environment of South Korea
  Climate of South Korea
  Environmental issues in South Korea
  Renewable energy in South Korea
  Protected areas of South Korea
  National parks of South Korea
  Wildlife of South Korea
  Fauna of South Korea
  Birds of South Korea
  Mammals of South Korea
caption: An enlargeable satellite image of South Korea
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