South Korea

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Introduction

Capital: Seoul

Official Language: Korean

The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is a country located in East Asia, occupying the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It shares a land border only with North Korea to the north and is bordered by the Yellow Sea to the west, the Korea Strait, and the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the east.

Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Time Zone: UTC +9 (Korea Standard Time – KST)
Telephone Code: +82

Tourist Attractions

Gyeongbokgung Palace (Seoul) – historic royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) – border area between North and South Korea, with historical and tourist significance.

Busan – port city with famous beaches such as Haeundae, and traditional temples.

Jeju Island – natural destination with volcanoes, waterfalls, and beaches.

Bukchon Hanok Village (Seoul) – preserved historic neighborhood with traditional Korean houses.

Bulguksa Temple (Gyeongju) – UNESCO World Heritage Site and important Buddhist temple.

Consular Visas
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa to enter South Korea for tourism, business, or transit purposes for up to 90 days.

Embassy of South Korea in Brazil
Address: SEN 801, Lote 14 – Asa Norte, Brasília – DF, Brazil, CEP: 70800-915
Tel: +55 (61) 3321-2500
Email: emb-br@mofa.go.kr
Website: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/br-ko/index.do#

Embassy of Brazil in South Korea
Address: 73, Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82 10-9519-8700
Email: consular.seul@itamaraty.gov.br
Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-seul

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