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Recently, the Indian  Defence minister and Minister of National Defence, South Korea held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul. 

About South Korea

• Location: It occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula.
• Bordering Country: North Korea
• Maritime Borders: To the east by the East Sea (Sea of Japan), to the south by the East China Sea, and to the west by the Yellow Sea.
• To the southeast it is separated from the Japanese island of Tsushima by the Korea Strait.
• Capital City: Seoul.

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Geographical Features of South Korea

• Climate: South Korea has a continental climate, with hot, rainy summers and cold winters. 
• Major Rivers: Han River, Nakdong River.
• Major Islands: Jeju Island in the Korea Strait is the largest island.
• Mountains: The country is dominated by the Taebaek Mountain range along the eastern coast.
• Highest Peak: Mount Halla on Jeju Island (1,950 meters), an extinct volcano.
• Natural Resources: The most important reserves are anthracite coal, iron ore, graphite, gold, silver, tungsten, lead, and zinc.

Source: PIB