Why in the News?
India’s Defence Minister and South Korea’s Minister of National Defence recently held bilateral discussions in Seoul to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation.
About South Korea
- Located in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula
- Bordering country North Korea
Maritime Boundaries
- East: East Sea (Sea of Japan)
- South: East China Sea
- West: Yellow Sea
Korea Strait
- Separates South Korea from Japan
- Includes Tsushima Strait region.
Geographical Features
Climate
- Continental climate
- Hot, rainy summers
- Cold winters
Major Rivers
- Han River
- Nakdong River
Major Islands
- Jeju Island
- Largest island
- Located in the Korea Strait
Mountain Ranges
- Taebaek Mountains along eastern coast
Highest Peak
- Mount Halla
- Height: 1,950 m
- Extinct volcano
[2024] Consider the following countries:
1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?
[A] 1, 2 and 4
[B] 1, 3 and 5
[C] 2 and 4 only
[D] 3 and 5 only
