Country comparison
Japan vs South Korea
Compare population, area, capital, currency, language, region, time zone, flags, and map basics.
Comparison table
| Field | Japan | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Tokyo | Seoul |
| Population | 123.2 million | 51.2 million |
| Area | 377,930 km² | 100,210 km² |
| Currency | Japanese yen | South Korean won |
| Language | Japanese | Korean |
| Region | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 | UTC+09:00 |