大韩民国, commonly known as South Korea, is a country located on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. It shares a border with North Korea to the north and is surrounded by the Yellow Sea to the west, the Sea of Japan to the east, and the Korea Strait to the south. The capital city is Seoul, which is a major cultural and economic center. Established in 1948, 大韩民国 has a democratic government and a strong economy, known for its advanced technology and manufacturing industries. The country is famous for its rich cultural heritage, including traditional music, dance, and cuisine, as well as modern pop culture phenomena like K-pop and K-dramas.