Comparing North Korea with South Korea

Compare Climate information for North Korea and South Korea

Is North Korea warmer or hotter than South Korea?

On average across the year, no, North Korea is not hotter than South Korea . North Korea has an average temperature of 10°C/50°F and South Korea has an average temperature of 14°C/57°F.

North Korea's hottest month is August, with an average maximum temperature of 28°C/82°F, which is not hotter than South Korea's hottest month (also August, with an average maximum temperature of 31°C/88°F).

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Is North Korea colder or cooler than South Korea?

On average across the year, yes, North Korea is colder than South Korea . North Korea has an average minimum temperature of 4°C/39°F and South Korea has an average minimum temperature of 9°C/48°F.



North Korea's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of -13°C/9°F, which is colder than South Korea's coldest month (also January, with an average minimum temperature of -5°C/23°F).

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Does North Korea have more rain than South Korea?

On average across the year, no, North Korea has less rain than South Korea. North Korea has an average annual rainfall of 568mm and South Korea has an average annual rainfall of 713mm.

North Korea's wettest month is July, with an average monthly rainfall of 155mm, which is drier than South Korea's wettest month (also July, with an average monthly rainfall of 177mm).

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Compare location information for North Korea and South Korea

How far is North Korea from South Korea?

The midpoint of North Korea is approximately 306 miles (493km) of South Korea.

Is North Korea further west than South Korea?

Yes, North Korea is further west than South Korea. The midpoint of North Korea is further west by approximately 13 miles (21km).

Is North Korea further east than South Korea?

No, North Korea is not further east than South Korea.

Is North Korea further north than South Korea?

Yes, North Korea is further north than South Korea. The midpoint of North Korea is further north by approximately 306 miles (493km).

Is North Korea further south than South Korea?

No, North Korea is not further south than South Korea.

Is North Korea bigger than South Korea?

Yes, North Korea is bigger than South Korea. North Korea has an area of 120,408 km2 (311,857 miles2) and South Korea has an area of 96,920 km2 (251,023 miles2) which means that North Korea is 23,488 km2 (60,834 miles2) bigger than South Korea.
That makes North Korea 1 times bigger than South Korea.

Is North Korea smaller than South Korea?

No, North Korea is not smaller than South Korea. North Korea has an area of 120,408 km2 (311,857 miles2) and South Korea has an area of 96,920 km2 (251,023 miles2) which means that North Korea is 23,488 km2 (60,834 miles2) bigger than South Korea.
That makes North Korea 1 times bigger than South Korea.

How far is South Korea from North Korea?

The midpoint of South Korea is approximately 306 miles (493km) south of North Korea.

Is South Korea further west than North Korea?

No, South Korea is not further west than North Korea.

Is South Korea further east than North Korea?

Yes, South Korea is further east than North Korea. The midpoint of South Korea is further east by approximately 13 miles (21km).

Is South Korea further north than North Korea?

No, South Korea is not further north than North Korea.

Is South Korea further south than North Korea?

Yes, South Korea is further south than North Korea. The midpoint of South Korea is further south by approximately 306 miles (493km).

Is South Korea bigger than North Korea?

No, South Korea is smaller than North Korea. South Korea has an area of 96,920 km2 (251,023 miles2) and North Korea has an area of 120,408 km2 (311,857 miles2) which means that South Korea is 23,488 km2 (60,834 miles2) smaller than North Korea.
That makes South Korea 1 times smaller than North Korea.

Is South Korea smaller than North Korea?

Yes, South Korea is smaller than North Korea. South Korea has an area of 96,920 km2 (251,023 miles2) and North Korea has an area of 120,408 km2 (311,857 miles2) which means that South Korea is 23,488 km2 (60,834 miles2) smaller than North Korea.
That makes South Korea 1 times smaller than North Korea.

Compare population information for North Korea and South Korea

Is North Korea more populated than South Korea?

No, North Korea is not more populated than South Korea. North Korea has a population of 25,955,138 and South Korea has a population of 51,844,834 which means that North Korea has 25,889,696 fewer people than South Korea.
That makes North Korea 2 times less populated than South Korea.

Is North Korea less populated than South Korea?

Yes, North Korea is less populated than South Korea. North Korea has a population of 25,955,138 and South Korea has a population of 51,844,834 which means that North Korea has 25,889,696 fewer people than South Korea.
That makes North Korea 2 times less populated than South Korea.

Is South Korea more populated than North Korea?

Yes, South Korea is more populated than North Korea. South Korea has a population of 51,844,834 and North Korea has a population of 25,955,138 which means that South Korea has 25,889,696 more people than North Korea.
That makes South Korea 2 times more populated than North Korea.

Is South Korea less populated than North Korea?

No, South Korea is not less populated than North Korea. South Korea has a population of 51,844,834 and North Korea has a population of 25,955,138 which means that South Korea has 25,889,696 more people than North Korea.
That makes South Korea 2 times more populated than North Korea.

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