The Korean peninsula extends southward from the eastern end of the Asian continent. It is roughly 1,000 km (621 miles) long and 216 km (134 miles) wide at its narrowest point. Mountains cover 70% of the land mass, making it one of the most mountainous regions in the world. The peninsula is divided just slightly north of the 38th parallel. South Korea has a population of 48.6 million and consists of nine provinces, capital Seoul, six metropolitan cities, and an additional 77 cities and 88 counties.



Korea’s climate is characterized by four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. In October, which is when the conference is to take place, summer will just be ending and the weather will be cool. The average daytime temperature of October is usually around 14.4℃.

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