South Korea , officially the Republic of Korea , is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea.
Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Silla and Balhae in the late 7th century, Korea was ruled by the Goryeo dynasty and the Joseon dynasty .
It was named the second-best country in the world to raise kids in the 2020 UN Child Flourishing Index, with the best chance at survival, thriving and well-being due to good healthcare, education, and nutrition. The world’s 5th largest exporter and 8th largest importer, South Korea is a global leader in many technology and innovation-driven fields. Since the 21st century, South Korea has been renowned for its globally influential pop culture, particularly in music , TV dramas and cinema, a phenomenon referred to as the Korean Wave.
