Government type
Democratic republic
Parliament
Unicameral parliament
Trade balance
Exports 632.4 billion USD (2023)
Imports 642.6 billion USD (2023)
Main exports/imports
Main exports: Integrated circuits, cars, petroleum products, auto parts and accessories, flat panel display modules
Main imports: Integrated circuits, petroleum products, semiconductor parts and accessories, cars, telephone equipment
Number of international visitors
Approx. 16.37 million people (2024)
Administrative divisions
Regional division: Special city (1), metropolitan city (6), special self-governing city (1), province (6), special self-governing province (3)
Municipality: City (75), county (82), autonomous area (69)
System of government
Three independent branches
The head of state is the President who is elected by the people via direct ballot.
Source: Korea.net (Official website of Korean Government); official websites of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan; Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO); Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR); KOREA Tourism Organization; and UNWTO Regional Support Office for Asia and the Pacific