vs
🇰🇷
South Korea
Republic of Korea
🇯🇵
Japan
Japan
| Category | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 🇯🇵 Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Seoul | Tokyo |
| Continent | Asia | Asia |
| Region | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Population | 51,744,876 | 124,516,000 |
| Area | 100,210 km² (38,691 sq mi) | 377,975 km² (145,937 sq mi) |
| Currency | South Korean Won (KRW) | Japanese Yen (JPY) |
| Official Language(s) | Korean | Japanese |
| Calling Code | +82 | +81 |
| Driving Side | Right-hand | Left-hand |
| Internet TLD | .kr | .jp |
| Coastline | 2,413 km | 29,751 km |
| Highest Point | Hallasan (Jeju Island) (1,950 m) | Mount Fuji (3,776 m) |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 Special City | 8 Prefecture |
Note: Bold green values indicate the larger of the two numeric figures. This comparison is factual only — no subjective ranking or winner is implied.