Unitary Presidential Republic
South Korea is governed as a unitary state under a presidential system, with a single presidential term limit built into its constitution.
17 Administrative Divisions
The country consists of provinces, metropolitan cities, and special administrative divisions, including the capital, Seoul.
Unicameral National Assembly
South Korea’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Single-Term Presidential Elections
South Korea’s legislature, the National Assembly, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.