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Formal Name: Republic of Korea (Taehan Min'guk). 대한 민국

Short Form: South Korea (Han'guk, the term South Koreans use to

refer to their country). 한 국

Term for Citizen(s): Korean(s) (Han'gugin). 한 국 인

Capital: Seoul. 서울

Major Cities: The largest cities are Seoul (11 million), Pusan (3.9 million), Taegu (2.5 million), Inch'4n (2.4 million), Kwangju (1.4 million), and Taej4n (1.3 million).

Independence: August 15, 1945, from Japanese occupation; Republic of Korea founded August 15, 1948.

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