Provinces of South Korea Facts for Kids

Provinces are like big regions or states in South Korea. They are the main way the country is divided. People in each province vote for their leader, called a Governor, every four years.

Types of Provinces in South Korea

South Korea has different types of areas to help manage the country. One main type is called a province (Hangul: 도; Hanja: 道). These provinces are the biggest areas and are just as important as the special big cities in South Korea.

There's also a special kind of province called a special autonomous province (Hangul: 특별자치도; Hanja: 特別自治道). This type of province has more freedom to make its own decisions about its economy and how it's run. The local government in a special autonomous province has more power. Currently, Jeju Island is the only special autonomous province in South Korea.

List of South Korean Provinces

Here is a list of the provinces in South Korea:

Name	Hangul	Hanja	Population (2011 est.)	Area (km²)	Capital
North Chungcheong	충청북도	[忠清北道] Error: {{Lang}}: script: kore not supported for code: ko (help)	1,588,633	7,433	Cheongju
South Chungcheong	충청남도	[忠清南道] Error: {{Lang}}: script: kore not supported for code: ko (help)	2,064,665	8,204	Hongseong
Gangwon	강원도	[江原道] Error: {{Lang}}: script: kore not supported for code: ko (help)	1,549,780	20,569	Chuncheon
Gyeonggi	경기도	[京畿道] Error: {{Lang}}: script: kore not supported for code: ko (help)	12,239,862	10,171	Suwon
North Gyeongsang*	경상북도	[慶尙北道] Error: {{Lang}}: script: kore not supported for code: ko (help)	2,739,179	19,030	Daegu
South Gyeongsang	경상남도	慶尙南道	3,374,725	10,532	Changwon
Jeju	제주도	[濟州道] Error: {{Lang}}: script: kore not supported for code: ko (help)	583,284	1,849	Jeju
North Jeolla	전라북도	[全羅北道] Error: {{Lang}}: script: kore not supported for code: ko (help)	1,895,882	8,043	Jeonju
South Jeolla	전라남도	[全羅南道] Error: {{Lang}}: script: kore not supported for code: ko (help)	1,938,136	12257	Muan

Note: Daegu is listed as the capital for North Gyeongsang, but it is a separate special city and not legally part of the province itself.

Provinces of South Korea facts for kids

Types of Provinces in South Korea

List of South Korean Provinces

See also