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Jangchung Dong Park, Seoul
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| Quick facts about Korea (South) |
| Country code: KR | | Zone: Asia | | Country local name: Republic of Korea | | Demonym: Korean | | Official languages: Korean | | Driving on the right side of the road | | Currency: KRW (South Korean Won) | | Internet TLD: .kr | | Calling code: +82 | | Time zone: (UTC+9) - Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+9) | | Population: 49.024.737 | | Capital: Seoul | | Biggest city: Seoul |
| Borders: Korea (North) |
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The local climate is relatively temperate, with precipitation heavier in summer during a short rainy season called jangma, and winters that can be bitterly cold.
In Seoul, the average January temperature range is -7 °C to 1 °C, and the average July temperature range is 22 °C to 29 °C (71 °F to 83 °F).
Winter temperatures are higher along the southern coast and considerably lower in the mountainous interior. Rainfall is concentrated in the summer months of June through September.
The southern coast is subject to late summer typhoons that bring strong winds and heavy rains.
When to go
Best time to visit is September to November and winter if you are skiing passionate. April to May is also a good period, but can be crowded. Summers are hot, humid and typhoons oftenly strike from June till September.
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