This is a list cities of South Korea by population including provincial-level divisions: special city (특별시/特別市) and metropolitan cities (광역시/廣域市), and municipal-level division: cities (시/市).

Mar 14, 2025 · Hiking and immersing yourself in nature is almost a national pastime such is its popularity. Now known just as much for its delicious food and K-pop as for its impressive historical sights, South Korea and its fun and friendly cities are sure to delight with all they have to offer.

Seoul is the seat of the South Korean government. Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul.

Feb 27, 2025 · Seoul is a vibrant metropolis that has become popular with tourists from all over the world, in huge part thanks to K-entertainment. But K-pop and K-dramas aside, Seoul is a dynamic city that offers a captivating mix of historical …

Daegu (Korean: 대구; [tɛ̝.ɡu]), formerly spelled Taegu[a] and officially Daegu Metropolitan City (대구광역시), is a city in southeastern South Korea.

South Korean cities represent a unique blend of modern infrastructure and traditional heritage. The country's urban areas are characterized by high-rise buildings, advanced transportation systems, and dense population concentrations.

South Korea has 9 cities with more than a million people, 39 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 77 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The largest city in South Korea is Seoul, with a population of 10,349,312 people.

Apr 25, 2017 · The tenth biggest city in South Korea, Seongnam is home to just under one million people. A satellite city of Seoul, Seongnam is located in the northwestern part of the country. Seongnam was the first South Korean city to be planned by the government.

Comprehensive guide to all 9 Korean Provinces and 100 Korean cities. Includes city and province symbols, population stats, maps and more.

South Korea’s population size is about 52 million, and nearly 10 million people (approximately 20% of the total population) live in Seoul, the national capital. There are 11 cities in South Korea with more than 1 million people, and 6 of them are introduced in this article with their map positions. South Korea’s capital.