An East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea.

The country is equally known for its centuries-old Buddhist temples, green, mesmerizing cherry trees, coastal fishing villages, subtropical islands and high-tech cities like the capital, Seoul

Globally, South Korea is known for cultural exports like K-pop and K-dramas, its unique cuisine including kimchi and Korean BBQ and a fascinating blend of modern and traditional culture.